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Easy Pineapple Pound Cake (with berries)
If you love a good pound cake but want the addition of sweet, tart pineapple, this is the recipe for you. I started with my Old-Fashioned Pound Cake recipe, but tweaked it, adding crushed pineapple in place of whipping cream...
Easy Cake Mix Banana Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you're in the mood for banana muffins but you don't want to take the time to make them from scratch, I have great news for you! You can start with a simple white cake mix and turn it into...
A Dozen Sweet Treats that Start with a White Cake Mix
Enjoy a dozen sweet treats that start with a box of white cake mix but end up looking like anything but!
Cake Mix Kolaches (doctored cake mix)
If you love pastries but you're intimidated by the process, I've got great news for you! You can make these crisp, sweet kolaches in minutes! Best of all, they start with a simple white cake mix.
Almond Tea Cakes (doctored cake mix)
These tea cakes are rich in almond flavor with the crunch of slivered almonds on top. They're so easy to make because they start with a simple white cake mix.
Cake Mix Cinnamon Roll Pastries (with cinnamon glaze)
If you want the ease of a boxed bake mix but the flavor and joy of a luscious cinnamon roll, do I have a brand new recipe for you! These tasty treats have the look of a cinnamon roll but the...
Easy Cake Mix Cherry Pies
If you want the flavor of a cherry pie but the ease of a quick doctored cake mix, then this is the recipe for you!
Easy Pecan Butter Cookies
If you love pecan sandies but want the ease of a peanut butter cookie, this is the recipe for you! This tasty pecan cookie starts with a jar of honey pecan butter, which you can find at speciality shops. You...
Best Bisquick Cobbler Recipe (using DIY Bisquick)
If you're looking for the easiest, tastiest cobbler recipe out there, look no further! You've found it, folks. This is truly going to knock your socks off and it all starts with two simple cups of Bisquick.
Easy Cake Mix Scones (doctored cake mix)
If you're in the mood for an easy scone recipe, one that starts with a box of white cake mix, have I got a treat for you! This recipe came together so easily and it's a terrific alternative when you're...
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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.