Our Cake Mix Cake Picks - 29 recipes
Cakes are quick and easy to make when you start with a cake mix! Start with a mix, add a few more ingredients and you've got a special cake for a special dessert.
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Cake Mix: Caramel Apple Cupcakes
By aohmc
![Cake Mix: Caramel Apple Cupcakes](/media/52/a1/c9c37c957ab86f6205c4821993eba0808c85.jpg/rh/cake-mix-caramel-apple-cupcakes.jpg)
Details
Servings 24
- For cupcakes:
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1-2 large Apple
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- For cream cheese frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, soften
- 1 stick butter, soften
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
They are made from boxed Cake Mix
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Banana Bread from Cake Mix
![Banana Bread from Cake Mix](/media/90/9f/24978ec201a1e4d8d07f8a51f96b0d2cc104.jpg/tsp/banana-bread-from-cake-mix.jpg)
By MJH
Mix up the batter for this classic bread in just fifteen minutes
- Banana Bread (Basic Recipe):
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ cake mix (choose cake mix flavor from recipe variations below)
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- cups mashed bananas (3 to 4 mChocolate-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
- Chocolate cake mix:
- 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
- (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
- Chocolate Chip-Banana Bread:
- Yellow cake mix
- 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
- (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
- Banana Split Bread:
- Cherry chip cake mix
- 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, each cut in half
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Serve slices of bread with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Banana-Butterscotch Bread:
- Butter pecan cake mix
- 1 bag (12 oz) butterscotch chips (2 cups)
- (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
- Cinnamon-Sugar Banana Bread:
- White cake mix
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar
- Before baking, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over batter in pans.
- Strawberry-Banana Bread:
- Strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed, drained and chopped
- Spiced Banana-Cream Cheese Swirl Bread:
- Spice cake mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese mixed with 1 egg and 1/2 cup sugar
- Spread one-quarter of batter in each loaf pan.
- Spread half of cream cheese mixture over batter in each pan.
- Swirl remaining batter over cream cheese layer in pans.
- Hawaiian Banana Bread:
- White cake mix
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)edium)
Duke's Mayonnaise Easy Mix Cake
![Duke's Mayonnaise Easy Mix Cake](/media/8d/15/d9c9723edf5f38d55ecea2dbebe2b7b2fd9e.jpg/tsp/dukes-mayonnaise-easy-mix-cake.jpg)
By á-7198
Follow recipe as stated on box, replacing the oil with an equal amount of Duke's Mayonnaise
- 1 box cake mix, any flavor
- eggs, as called for on box
- water, as called for on box
- Duke's Mayonnaise, in place of oil called for on box
Grandmother's Kitchen -Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
![Grandmother's Kitchen -Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls](/media/d3/a1/93952343257b0f019b5cecf7bad59df04ea1.jpg/tsp/grandmothers-kitchen-cake-mix-cinnamon-rolls.jpg)
By á-41751
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) box white cake mix
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pecan halves
Gluten Free Gingerbread (King Arthur yellow cake mix)
![Gluten Free Gingerbread (King Arthur yellow cake mix)](/media/58/31/56ba49776cb4bfb606d811d281ed0f652b17.jpg/tsp/gluten-free-gingerbread-king-arthur-yellow-cake-mix.jpg)
By kylaroy7
This moist and tasty gingerbread, made with our Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix, is delicious served with whipped cream...
- 1 box King Arthur Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup liquid whey (the liquid drained from yogurt)
Betty Crocker Cake Mix & A Can of Soda
![Betty Crocker Cake Mix & A Can of Soda](/media/d5/47/449c6780c04dbc27cfde6b5f5bd52a9fe996.jpg/tsp/betty-crocker-cake-mix-and-a-can-of-soda.jpg)
By MJH
Betty Crocker Cake Mix and a Can of Soda is really all that you need for this recipe, and the best part is that you...
- 1 package cake mix, any flavor
- 1 can soda, any flavor
Pumpkin Pie Cake
![Pumpkin Pie Cake](/media/eb/1c/e9b02becfe30a44c31c87e8eebb521a86db2.jpg/tsp/pumpkin-pie-cake.jpg)
By á-11135
Almost like a pumpkin pie cobbler
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups pumpkin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine at room temperature
Easy Berry Dump Cake
![Easy Berry Dump Cake](/media/0a/7b/a19c3f4aae76320c71cffa35b08abb46912d.jpg/tsp/easy-berry-dump-cake.jpg)
By aohmc
If you're looking for a mess free, quick and easy cake recipe, dump cakes are the way to go! Feel free to use other...
- 1 box classic yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
- 1 bag frozen mixed berries (about 12-ounces)
- 1/4 cup butter (1-stick)
Southern Triple Decker Strawberry Cake
![Southern Triple Decker Strawberry Cake](/media/96/65/13ee5efed8ffe71461e66115724165d10d56.jpg/tsp/southern-triple-decker-strawberry-cake.jpg)
By Eternallylawson
Looking for the perfect dessert for a special occasion? This Southern Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake recipe is the p
- STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 (32-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Crack Cake
![Crack Cake](/media/5f/17/c083b622af67071a6b96136d4a82a69ba7c6.jpg/tsp/crack-cake.jpg)
By á-49077
I know adding wine to a cake recipe sounds a little odd, but it gives it a terrific flavor! You'll make this crack
- CAKE:
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- FROSTING:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine
Triple Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
![Triple Chocolate Tres Leches Cake](/media/6c/70/5f4c95b3aa738ebdc1c86442442a18124218.jpg/tsp/triple-chocolate-tres-leches-cake.jpg)
By á-10887
Chocolate-lovers will rejoice over this super moist, Triple-Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
- 1 (2-layer size) package devil's food cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) bar Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pound Cake
![Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pound Cake](/media/db/eb/e694cef145a0d1410810d5de2325abdccd0b.jpg/tsp/cranberry-orange-cream-cheese-pound-cake.jpg)
By cecelia26_
This Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pound Cake is sure to be a hit this holiday season! Tender, moist and packed wit...
- CAKE:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, 8 ounces
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Dash of salt
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
- ORANGE GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2-Ingredient Lemon Bars
![2-Ingredient Lemon Bars](/media/8b/5e/ed8c3ef418224e2b2702db0f7be4a6c67d44.jpg/tsp/2-ingredient-lemon-bars.jpg)
By carolync
With these easy, breezy, 2-ingredient lemon bars you are sure to be the star of your next bake sale, and don't worr...
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 2 (21-ounce) cans lemon pie filling
Funfetti Cake Cheese Ball
![Funfetti Cake Cheese Ball](/media/9f/ff/5ab768ea6e7185e032f01cdd505d790ad9e4.jpg/tsp/funfetti-cake-cheese-ball.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Instead of a traditional cake, this festive and fun appetizer is great for a party
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups funfetti cake mix, dry
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies (sprinkles)
- Vanilla Wafers, graham crackers, fruit, or other cookies for dipping
Christmas Rum Cake
![Christmas Rum Cake](/media/19/97/5c1713fc3eefbb253f6532e81cbaf69d7c79.jpg/tsp/christmas-rum-cake.jpg)
By Pattywak
This cake is loaded with rum! The glaze is so sweet and buttery, and the cake is so moist, you'll want to eat the w
- CAKE:
- 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup water, cold
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup rum, dark or light
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- Brown sugar (optional)
- GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cups rum, dark or light
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Polo Shirt Cake
- Cake Layers:
- 3 packages white cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix boxes
- Food coloring, 6 colors
- Fondant:
- 2 pounds confectioner's sugar, sifted, plus more if needed, divided
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup glucose (found in cake decorating stores) or white corn syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerine (found in cake decorating stores)
- 1 teaspoon desired flavoring (vanilla will give the fondant an off-white color)
- Cornstarch
- Buttercream frosting
- Royal icing
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Banana Tres Leches Dessert
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 medium bananas
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 container fluffy white frosting
- banana slices and/or toasted coconut, to garnish
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Gooey Butter Cookies
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
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Top Heavy Crumb Cake
- HEAVY CRUMB TOPPING:
- 3 sticks butter, melted
- 4 cups flour
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- CAKE:
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 (4-serving size) package vanilla instant pudding and pie mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
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Creamy Coconut Cake
- 1 package white cake or butter cake
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
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Mandarin Orange Cake
- 1 (18.25-ounce) yellow or butter recipe cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
- 3 eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla or French vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (13-ounce) cool whip or whipped cream
- butter and flour to prepare 2 (9-inch) round cake pans
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Twinkie Cake
- FILLING:
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 can frosting
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Gooey Butter Cookies
- 1 yellow cake box mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 egg
- powdered sugar, to sift on top, optional
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Strawberry Cake Mix Donuts
- DONUTS:
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, slightly cooled
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Pineapple Poke Bundt Cake
- CAKE:
- 1 (20-ounce) can Dole crushed pineapple
- 1 box 2-layer yellow cake mix
- 1 (4-serving) package Jell-o instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 vanilla bean pod, split in half or 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold milk
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2-Ingredient Fluff Cake
- 1 (16-ounce) box angel food cake mix
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, not drained
- Whipped topping, optional for serving
- Chopped fruit, optional for serving
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Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Ice...
- 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients required on box
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (OR 1 recipe of homemade whipped cream)
- 1 20 oz bottle chocolate sundae syrup (Here's the one I used)
- 1 20 oz bottle caramel sundae syrup
- 1 11.5 oz bag mini snickers, chopped, divided into three groups
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