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Easy Hawaiian Pound Cake (with Canned Frosting in the Mix)
If you love bright tropical flavors and you’re a fan of pound cake, you’re going to love this recipe! This cake starts with a box of pineapple cake mix but it’s packed full of fruit, fruit, and more fruit!
Easy Carrot Pound Cake with Frosting in the Mix
If you love carrot cake but you don’e have time to make one from scratch, this doctored cake mix is going to blow you away. There are some very surprising ingredients in the mix, and they all come together to...
Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
If you love sopapillas, but you’re also in love with sugar and cinnamon, have I got a treat for you! These easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars are simple to make and absolutely packed with texture and flavor.
Caramel Pecan Banana Bread
If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel...
Easy Mango Pineapple Cake with Coconut
If you’re in the mood for something tropical, this is the perfect dessert for you. In this post I’m going to share the recipe for a simple and delicious Mango Pineapple Cake! Best of all, it starts with a box...
Triple Lemon Poke Cake
If you’re crazy about lemon flavor, this cake is going to blow you away! It’s lemon on lemon on lemon. And best of all, it’s simple to make. It starts with a boxed mix.
Easy Orange Chiffon Cake from Scratch
If you love the light bright flavor of orange and you’re crazy about a chiffon cake texture, this recipe is perfect for you. You’re going to be shocked at how easy it is to whip up this light, fluffy cake...
Delicious Cinnamon Sugar Knots
If you love cinnamon, sugar, and buttery biscuits, have I got a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make this simple but delicious recipe!
Crumbl Churro Cookie Copycat
These Churro cookies are a Crumbl copy cake. They're soft and have an amazing flavor and texture. But that cinnamon sugar topping is everything. And can we just talk about the frosting?
Easy Cake Roll (Jelly Roll Cake)
If you’re looking for a simpler way to make a traditional cake roll, keep reading! This is the post for you. I’m going to show you how to make one using a box of white 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.