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Classic Churros Recipe
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—these classic churros are the ultimate indulgence! Follow this easy recipe to make the perfect golden, crunchy churros at home.
Simple 2-Ingredient Biscuits
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest but most delicious biscuit, you’ve come to the right place! These light, fluffy biscuits are incredibly fast and easy to make and packed full of flavor and texture.
Chocolate Velvet Cake with Mayonnaise (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you’re looking for a simple chocolate cake with the texture of velvet, this is the recipe for you. This easy doctored cake mix uses a fun and interesting addition - mayonnaise.
Simple Banana Streusel Muffins from Scratch
This is an easy go-to recipe for banana nut muffins with streusel topping. Best of all, it’s versatile and delicious!
Simple Chocolate Chip Scones
If you’re in the mood for a delicious scone, one pretty and tasty enough for a tea party but hearty enough for an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or tea, this is the recipe for you! In this...
100+ Best Bread Recipes: Sweet, Savory, Quick Breads & More
Discover 100+ of the best homemade bread recipes—from sweet loaves and savory quick breads to traditional yeast breads and indulgent bread puddings. This master list includes reader favorites and recipes from top baking bloggers!
Easy Cake Mix Pecan Sandies
If you love that nutty goodness of a pecan sandie but you’re in a hurry, I’ve got a real treat for you! These yummy pecan sandie cookies come together in minutes and start with a simple box of white cake...
The Ultimate Guide to Fun & Fascinating Cookie Facts 🍪✨
If you're looking for exciting cookie facts, this is the post for you! We'll delve into the history of cookies and some of the most fascinating cookie facts you've ever heard of!
Easy Apple Carrot Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you're looking for a chunky, delicious carrot cake loaded with a surprise apple flavor, this is the recipe for you! It's simple, it's delicious, and best of all. . .it starts with a box of cake mix.
Boho Baking: Embrace the Art of Cozy, Chic Confections
Discover the ultimate guide to boho baking, where cozy, chic recipes transform everyday treats into Insta-worthy confections perfect for grownups and teen bakers alike. Dive into inspiring galleries featuring cakes, cupcakes, cookies, scones, weddings, and high tea ideas, and embrace...

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.