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Flavors of Love: The Best Valentine’s Day Ingredients
When it comes to Valentine's Day, certain flavors naturally take center stage, each one offering its own romantic allure. In this post I'm going to share some of my favorite Valentine's flavors, as well as several delicious recipes that feature...
Valentine Strawberry Shortcake (Two Ways)
If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered. You’re going to love these delicious strawberry shortcakes. . .two ways!
The Sweet History of Valentine's Day Baking: Love, Tradition, and Irresistible Treats
Valentine's Day has a long, rich history, and the sweet treats we consume is part of the story!
Valentine's Baking Quiz
Want to test your knowledge of Valentine's Baking? You've come to the right place. Check out this fun quiz from Out of the Box Baking!
Easy Carrot Bread
If you’re a fan of quick breads (things like pumpkin bread, banana bread, zucchini bread, and so on) you’re going to flip over this delicious carrot bread. It’s got all of the flavors you’ve come to love in a great...
Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread
If you’re looking for a rich, tangly banana bread, one that bakes up perfectly every time, you’re going to flip over this recipe. This Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread is delicious and simple to make. It contains a secret...
Puff Pastry Turtles
If you love that combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans but you’re also a fan of a light, fluffy puff pastry, you’re going to flip over these delicious treats! This has to be the simplest way to make turtles yet!
Sloppy Joe Roll Ups
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious appetizer, one you can take to your next event, one with flavors reminiscent of your childhood, this is the post for you! These yummy Sloppy Joe Roll Ups are going to make...
Coconut Pecan Muffins from Scratch
If you’re a fan of homemade muffins but you’re also love that delicious coconut pecan frosting that comes in a canister, this is the perfect recipe for you. This is a from-scratch muffin recipe that added frosting directly to the...
Easy Cocoa Crunch Cookies
If you love that delicious flavor and texture of a Nestle’s Crunch bar, you’re sure to enjoy these easy Cocoa Crunch Cookies. They’re delicious and simple. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix!

About Janice
Let’s Step Out of the Box, Y’all!
If you love to bake and you’re looking for great hacks that start with a boxed mix, you’ve come to the right place! Out of the Box Baking is the brain-child of Janice Thompson (yours truly), an inspirational author of over 165 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.