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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.
How to Make Scones from Cake Mix (Easy Doctored Recipe)
Learn how to make soft, bakery-style scones using cake mix. This easy doctored recipe is quick, simple, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you love the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar and you're in a hurry, these muffins will be perfect for you. They come together (start to finish) in under 20 minutes. And best of all, they start with a...
How to Bake with Brown Butter (7 Easy Recipes)
In this post I'm going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes--everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need...
Canned Biscuit Pocket Pies
If you love those golden, delicious little pocket pies, the ones you can hold in your hand and eat without a fork, you're going to love this quick recipe.
Whether you love sweet or savory pies, this is one that...
Bananas Foster Pound Cake (from scratch)
If you find yourself with overripe bananas, have I got the perfect recipe for you! This Bananas Foster Pound Cake is sublime--loaded with bananas, brown sugar, butter, and walnuts. Best of all, it comes together easily and the recipe is...
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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.
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