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How to Turn a Boxed Cake Mix into a Pound Cake
Learn how to transform a simple boxed cake mix into a buttery, dense pound cake with a few light hacks—quick, moist, and foolproof.
Favorite Easter Cookie Recipes
Light and bright, sweet and petite, colorful and charming, these cookies are all perfect for your Easter celebration. Enjoy this master list of springtime favorites, sure to delight your Easter guests.
Favorite Chocolate Desserts for Valentine's Day
There’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with rich, decadent chocolate desserts. Every bite feels like pure indulgence!
How to Decorate Easter Cookies
If you're looking for fun cookie ideas for Easter, we've got you covered! Keep reading if you want to discover the best cut-out sugar cookie recipe and decorating hacks to design your own hand-painted Easter cookies!
Simple Doctored Brownie Mix
Want rich, fudgy brownies that taste homemade but start with a mix? This easy doctored brownie recipe transforms a simple box into a decadent, bakery-style treat in minutes!
Be My Valentine Brownies
If you’re looking for a gooey, rich brownie to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day, one that screams, “Be Mine!” you’ll find that in this fun recipe! This doctored cake mix brownie is the perfect way to say...
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!
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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.
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