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Classic Homemade Cheesecake with Blackberry Topping
If you love a really good homemade cheesecake like you get at fancy restaurants, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe is simple enough to make at home but rich enough to make you feel like you’ve spent a...
I Had my Patience Tested. It’s Negative.
A new devotion from Out of the Box Baking.com
Cherry Pie Bars (aka Cherry Cobbler Bars)
If you’re looking for a bar with a soft sugar cookie crust, cake-like in texture, with a rich almond and cherry flavor, have I got a treat for you! These Simple Cherry Pie Bars (Cherry Cobbler Bars) are gooey, soft,...
Top 22 Baking Recipes for 2022
It's been a busy year here at Out of the Box Baking and emotions are running high as we wrap up what has been a stellar twelve months. 2022 Was a Great Year for Out of the Box Baking First,...
Creamy Maple Walnut Fudge
In this post I'm going to show you how to make a delicious and creamy maple walnut fudge. It's easy and tasty!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
If you're looking for a quick breakfast treat or dessert and you love the taste of cinnamon, have I got an easy recipe for you! This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread comes together in minutes and only requires a handful of...
Cranberry Creamsicle Pudding (Orange Cranberry Pudding)
Every now and again you come up with a recipe that surprises and delights you—not just because it’s original, but because it’s so simple, too! This Cranberry Creamsicle Pudding was definitely pure delight!
Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts
The holidays are upon us and you’re in the mood for something sweet for your family gathering. We’ve got a host of amazing desserts here at Out of the Box Baking, perfect for your Thanksgiving Day table!
Easy Caramel Pecan Pralines
If you love those chewy, rich pralines, the kind that leave your teeth feeling a bit sticky, you’re going to flip over this great recipe. You cook these pralines up in a heavy saucepan. There’s no baking involved!
Holiday Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)
If you're in the holiday spirit and want to bake a cake that reflects that, I've got a fun one for you! Best of all, this traditional Yule log cake starts with a simple 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.