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Heart Shaped Cake (without heart pan)
You've got a hankering to make a heart-shaped cake but you don't have a set of heart shaped pans. What do you do? In this easy tutorial I'm going to show you how to take a round pan and a...
20 Easy Egg Substitutes
In today's economy we bakers need to do everything we can to cut back on our spending. With the cost of eggs going through the roof, this is especially important. In this post I'm going to give you several tips...
Simple Pie Crust from Scratch
If you've ever been intimidated by pie crust, I've got a simple no-fail recipe, perfect for pies, cobblers, and other sweet treats. In this post I'll show you how it's done. I'll even give you suggestions for other ways to...
Easy Red Velvet Truffles
If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, have I’ve got a recipe for you! These delicious Red Velvet Truffles are easy to make and oh, so tasty! Are Truffles the same...
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
If you’re looking for a breakfast casserole that hearty and rich, but a little different from the plain Jane version, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I make my super-special Crescent...
Valentine Cookie Bars from Scratch
They’re colorful, crunchy, and loaded with chocolatey flavor. Best of all, these delicious Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are super easy to make. Talk about the perfect treat for your loved ones! What is a Cookie Bar? I confess, back when...
Easy Chocolate Pie from Scratch
If you're looking for a creamy, dreamy chocolate pie--one filled with the warmth of yesteryear, you've come to the right place. This "from scratch" pie comes straight from my mama's recipe book and it's the one that's made my children...
Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie
If you love the tart creamy goodness of a key lime pie but the simplicity of an icebox pie, have I got a treat for you! This easy no-bake key lime pie is simple but delicious! Simple Key Lime Pie...
How to Decorate Valentine Heart Cookies
If you love a tasty sugar cookie with an absolutely lovely Valentine's Day design, you've come to the right place! These delicious sugar cookies are tasty on their own, but with this beautiful design they're going to wow that special...
Savory Oyster Crackers with Ranch
They're crisp, they're light, they're packed full of flavor! These Savory Oyster Crackers are the perfect snack when you're expecting a crew. Best of all, they're super-duper easy to make!

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.