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Pineapple Upside Down Cake from a Box Mix
It's so easy to turn a yellow cake mix into this easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake! One can of sliced pineapple rings, 1 cup of brown sugar, some maraschino cherries, and the usual ingredients for a boxed cake mix. ...
Yummy Blackberry Cobbler
There's nothing like a hot blackberry cobbler to make you feel comforted after a long, hard day. I don't know about you, but the combination of sweet berries, luscious thickened juice, and crisp pie crust is just divine!
Delicious Apple Crisp
Loaded with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, oats, and pumpkin pie spice, this apple crisp will leave your family and friends swooning!
Luscious Brown Butter Walnut Cake with Maple Glaze
This rich yellow cake, loaded with browned butter, toasted walnuts, and vanilla extract will make you swoon. The addition of sour cream makes it sturdy and moist and the milk adds a luscious texture. The brown butter maple glaze on...
Ooey-Gooey Chocolate Chip Blondies
Have you ever had a hankering for something sweet but couldn't quite put your finger on what you really wanted? These chocolate chip blondies are perfect for days like that! Not quite a cookie, not quite a brownie, not quite...
The Most Delicious White Cake from a Box (Doctored Cake Mix)
Turn a simple white cake mix into a soft, fluffy, bakery-style cake with this easy doctored recipe—perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration.
Cupcake Tips and Tricks to Use in 2025
Cupcakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion. They're easy to bake, simple to transport, and sanitary to serve. Best of all, they're incredibly versatile. You'll find them at fancy, high-end weddings, at a toddler's birthday party, and even...
Zebra Stripe Cake Technique
If you want to learn the zebra stripe cake technique, you've come to the right place! In this tutorial I'll give you all the tools you need to learn how to add layers of color to the inside of your...
The Ultimate Decorator's Buttercream Frosting
If you’re looking for a buttercream that’s bright white, fluffy, and filled with sweetness, you’ve come to the right place. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make and requires very few ingredients.
DIY Cake Flour
If you want to turn all-purpose flour into cake flour, you've come to the right spot! You can do it, easy as 1-2-3!
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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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