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Latest Posts
How to Bake with Leftover Halloween Candy
If you’re staring at a bowl of leftover Halloween candies and don’t know what to do with them, have I got a fun surprise for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious baked goods...
42 Classic Southern Desserts
In this post you're going to find 42 sweet treats popular in the south! Whether it's cake, pie, cobbler, cookies, or bars, we've got you covered here at Out of the Box Baking. And best of all, we've got some...
Southern Hummingbird Cake from Scratch
Here in the south we love our sweets and we're particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!
Classic Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Mention the words “red velvet cake” and southerners begin to swoon. We’re so addicted to this cake we can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a fan of this rich cocoa-infused delicacy, you’re going to love this post. I’m about...
Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies
If you're looking for a light, crisp buttery cookie, you've come to the right place. In this post I'm going to teach you how to make traditional, old-fashioned butter cookies, just like Grandma used to make!
Ultimate Coca-Cola Cake (from scratch)
In this post I'm going to share my tips and tricks for pulling off the Ultimate Coca-Cola cake! It's rich with chocolate and the bubbly effervescent cola adds a whole new experience to this rich cake!
Easy Pecan Pie Cookies
In this post I'm going to show you how to make a simple pecan pie cookie, perfect for a quick treat! This recipe will be particularly exciting during the holiday season.
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake (with sour cream)
If you love delicious coffee cake and you're also a fan of blueberries, I've got an amazing recipe for you. This easy bundt cake is the best of both worlds, a luscious blueberry coffee cake made with rich sour cream!...
Baking on a Budget: Low Ingredient Baking
Let's face it: everyone's looking for a quick fix these days. If you're short on time (and money) you'll want fast and cheap. The best way to accomplish this is to start with recipes that don't require a ton of...
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
If you're looking for a fluffy, crisp, old-fashioned Sugar Cookie, do I have a treat for you! This is a simple sugar cookie recipe, packed full of flavor, and straight from Grandma's cookbook!

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.