20 creative and easy ways to turn a basic white cake mix into cookies, cupcakes, bars, bundts, and more—perfect for quick baking and big flavor.
Transform any boxed cake mix into a bakery-quality dessert with these pro tips! Learn the best add-ins, substitutions, and flavor hacks from Out of the Box Baking.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for bakers in 2025? This lively, hand-picked list of 25+ baking essentials—including mixers, pans, tools, gadgets, and more—is packed with must-haves every home baker will love. Shop my favorite baking supplies, gift ideas, and kitchen essentials for the baker in your life!
This creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie comes together in minutes with simple ingredients and a ready-made graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect fall dessert for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy pumpkin treat without turning on the oven.
Discover the best grab-and-go cupcake and muffin recipes from Out of the Box Baking! From bakery-style muffins to decadent cupcakes, these easy recipes are perfect for busy mornings, bake sales, or sweet celebrations.
Discover 101 sweet reasons to be thankful this season with this heartwarming list for bakers and home cooks. From cozy kitchen moments to holiday baking joys, these gratitude-filled quotes will inspire and brighten your fall and winter days.
This easy Apple Upside-Down Cake starts with a white cake mix and bakes up beautifully in a cast iron skillet or a regular pan. Warm, caramelized, and delicious!
Soft, fluffy Same-Day Sourdough Milk Bread Dinner Rolls! No overnight rise needed. Easy, no-knead pull-apart rolls made with milk and sourdough starter.
Dolly Parton Banana Bread is a sweet, Southern-style twist on classic banana bread! Made with Dolly’s banana cake mix, ripe bananas, and butter, this moist, flavorful loaf comes together in minutes and tastes like homemade magic.
Bake up holiday cheer with this collection of 100+ Christmas cookie recipes! From classic favorites to new festive treats, there’s something for every cookie lover.
Rich, chewy, and bursting with cool peppermint flavor — these dark chocolate cookies are everything you love about a winter night wrapped in one sweet bite. Perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, or leaving out for Santa!
This Pumpkin Spice Swirl Sourdough Loaf is a cozy fall twist on my same-day yeasted sourdough recipe. It features a ribbon of pumpkin puree, warm spices, and mini chocolate chips rolled into a tender loaf — a slice of autumn comfort!
This hearty Mexican cornbread is baked in a sizzling cast iron skillet and loaded with flavorful sausage, diced green chiles, and just the right touch of spice. Moist, tender, and perfectly golden, it’s the ultimate side for chili, beans, or BBQ night.
This Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake is light, creamy, and dreamy! Made with a white cake mix, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, coconut, and fresh strawberries, it’s the perfect cool dessert for potlucks and gatherings.
Looking for fun and easy Halloween dessert ideas? These spooky-cute cupcakes, cookies, and cakes are perfect for parties, bake sales, and fall festivals. Get creative with buttercream, royal icing, and candy toppings for a frightfully fun celebration!
Looking for simple homemade Christmas gifts? These baked treats are perfect for gifting! From cookies to candy, find easy recipes that make holiday giving extra sweet.
Discover the best cinnamon desserts! From cookies and cakes to churros and breads, these easy cinnamon bakes will fill your kitchen with warm, cozy spice.
Bake your way through 25 Christmas dessert recipes for 2025—featuring cookies, cakes, candies, and holiday favorites to sweeten your table.
Warm, gooey pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese glaze. Soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced — the ultimate fall comfort bake!
Whip up these easy low-carb peanut butter cookies with just five ingredients! Made with sugar-free peanut butter, monk fruit, and almond flour, they’re soft, chewy, and perfect for keto or diabetic-friendly baking.
Discover 12 easy dump cake recipes made with boxed cake mix! From pecan pie to berry, pumpkin, and apple, these simple Southern desserts are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or everyday baking.
These Apple Cider Cupcakes are bursting with cozy fall flavors! Made with a spiced apple juice reduction and topped with cinnamon cider buttercream, they’re the perfect autumn dessert for parties, bake sales, or holiday gatherings.
Common Cookie Baking Mistakes (and How to Fix Them) Wondering why your cookies turned out flat, hard, or spread too much? Discover common baking mistakes, troubleshooting tips, and expert solutions to help you bake perfect cookies every time. Cookies might look simple, but even seasoned bakers know things can go wrong fast — too flat, …
If you’re a cheesecake lover but you’re also watching your carbs, this is a great alternative! It’s luscious, yummy, and so easy to make! And it starts with a really common ingredient you probably never thought of: cottage cheese!
Discover the best pies and cobblers to bake year-round! From pumpkin and pecan pies to fruit-filled classics and easy no-bake options, these recipes are perfect for holidays, potlucks, and cozy evenings at home.
Struggling with cakes that turn out too wet, too dry, too dense, or collapsed? This helpful baking troubleshooting guide explains common cake problems and how to fix them for perfect results every time.
Discover easy holiday baking recipes anyone can make! From simple cookies and cupcakes to foolproof cakes and no-bake desserts, this roundup is perfect for people who don’t bake but still want festive Thanksgiving and Christmas treats.
This Jamaican Sticky Gingerbread is rich, moist, and bursting with warm spices, dark molasses, and fresh ginger. Perfect for the holidays, this spiced loaf gets stickier and more flavorful the longer it sits!
Molasses brings warmth, richness, and depth of flavor to baked goods, making it the perfect ingredient for fall and holiday treats. From classic cookies to decadent cakes and breads, here’s a round-up of my favorite molasses-infused recipes.
Warm, spicy, and perfectly decadent—this Mexican Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake combines German chocolate cake mix, cinnamon, and a hint of heat, topped with a luscious cinnamon buttercream glaze. The perfect cozy dessert for holidays and gatherings!
Bake soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with rich fall flavor! Easy, cozy, and perfectly spiced—your new favorite autumn treat.
These soft, naturally low-carb almond flour muffins are packed with rich chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and sweetened with monk fruit for a guilt-free treat. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go!
This rich, buttery Southern pound cake recipe—known as Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake—is moist, tender, and packed with old-fashioned flavor. A must-try for any pound cake lover!
Whip up the most delicious Brown Sugar Buttercream with this easy recipe! Perfectly sweet, creamy, and rich with a hint of caramel flavor—ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
This easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe combines the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with the simplicity of a yellow cake mix. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a sweet, buttery treat!
Moist, spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with rich coffee buttercream create the ultimate fall treat. Perfect for pumpkin spice lovers and coffee fans alike!
Start your morning with Rise and Shine Spice Muffins! These soft, fluffy molasses muffins are topped with crunchy raw sugar and bursting with warm spices.
This rich, chewy holiday cookie starts with a chocolate cake mix and gets a cozy upgrade from warm spices and deep, sweet molasses.
This Easy Pumpkin Pound Cake (from a cake mix) is dense, moist, and bursting with cozy fall spices—perfect with coffee, tea, or as a holiday dessert.
This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf is moist, spiced to perfection, and bursting with rich molasses flavor. A timeless holiday classic, perfect with whipped cream or a lemon glaze.
These Sweet Potato Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping are moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced—an easy fall bake that tastes just like home.
This Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake starts with a simple cake mix and bakes up rich, moist, and perfectly spiced with a luscious brown sugar buttercream.