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Heavenly No Bake Oreo Dessert
This Heavenly No-Bake Oreo Dessert is rich, creamy, and irresistibly layered with crushed Oreos, fluffy whipped topping, and smooth pudding. Easy to assemble and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or last-minute desserts, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
40 Boxed Cake Mix Secrets to Make Any Cake Taste Homemade
Make any boxed cake mix taste homemade with 40 easy baking secrets. Simple tips, ingredient swaps, and pro tricks for better texture, flavor, and results every time.
Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf is bursting with fresh lemon flavor, featuring a moist, buttery crumb and topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. It’s the perfect bakery-style treat to enjoy with coffee, tea, or as a refreshing anytime snack!
Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs
These Strawberry Lemonade Pastry Puffs are made with flaky crescent dough and filled with tangy lemon and sweet strawberry pie fillings. Baked to golden perfection, they’re the ultimate easy summer treat—perfect for brunches, parties, or just because!
Italian Cream Cake Sourdough
This rich and flavorful Italian Cream Cake sourdough loaf combines the tang of sourdough with toasted pecans, coconut, and pockets of cream cheese. Made with a touch of yeast for a same-day bake, it’s a unique twist on a Southern...
Favorite Sourdough Recipes: Sweet & Savory Ideas from My Kitchen
Discover my favorite sourdough recipes, all baked and tested right here in my kitchen at Out of the Box Baking! From crusty loaves to discard-friendly muffins, crackers, and pancakes, this collection brings together the best of sweet and savory sourdough...
Black Forest Sourdough Bread | Chocolate Cherry Artisan Loaf
This Delicious Black Forest Sourdough Bread is a sweet chocolate loaf packed with juicy cherries and rich dark chocolate chips. A beautiful bake that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—no yeast required!
Delicious Sourdough Inclusions
Looking to level up your sourdough baking? Discover dozens of delicious sourdough inclusions—from jalapeño cheddar to cinnamon swirl to coconut chocolate chip—plus tips, variations, and answers to common questions.
Sourdough Secrets
Unlock the secrets to better sourdough with tips on building a strong starter, feeding and storing it properly, and adding flavorful inclusions like cinnamon, herbs, and cheese. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike!
Lemon Poppyseed Sourdough Bread
If you’re looking for a same-day poppyseed loaf that bakes up great in a loaf pan or artisan style, this is the recipe for you. This bread has a tender crumb and slices up great.
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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 170 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.




































