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Easy Grinch Cupcakes (Baking with Kids)
If you're looking for a fun and colorful Christmas cupcake project for the kids, this is it! These simple Grinch cupcakes come together easily and quickly. And best of all, they start with a boxed cake mix!
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Butter Pecan Bundt Cake (with Praline Topping)
If you're crazy about brown butter and pecans you're going to love this easy cake. It's topped with a crunchy praline topping and rich with flavor. Best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!
Festive Fruitcake (Depression Era Fruit and Nut Cake)
If you love the idea of fruitcake but you're not a fan of the taste or texture, have I got a treat for you! This Depression-era fruit and nut cake will win over even the non-fruitcake-lovers out there! It's packed...
Poppy Seed Cake with Orange Glaze
If you love a luscious poppy seed cake but enjoy a hint of orange flavoring, you're going to flip over this simple homemade cake. It's truly perfect, inside and out.
Fall Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, and More
Fall is the perfect time to bake. I covered some of my favorite recipes in my Favorite Fall Desserts post. I've decided (just for fun) to post some pictures of fall-themed baked goods that I've created over the years. They...
Favorite Fall Desserts
No matter what autumn favorites you've enjoyed, we've got recipes galore here at Out of the Box Baking. Enjoy this list of some of our fall favorites.
Depression-Era Baking: Think Like Your Grandmother
During the Depression era the situation was dire and supplies were short. Grandma had to think on her feet. Many of the items she counted on were no longer available or were out of reach financially. Still, she managed to...
White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies (Two Ways)
If you love peppermint but you also enjoy the creamy texture of white chocolate, this is the recipe for you! These yummy cookies combine those two favorites! And just for fun, I'm going to teach you how to make these...
Easy Italian Wedding Cookies
If you love the simplicity and taste of a great Mexican Wedding Cookie but you're looking for something packed full of a rich almond flavor, this is the recipe for you! These tender, flaky cookies have a pie crust consistency...
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.
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