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You may never look at a box of cake mix the same way ever again now that you have discovered these recipes! We have 35 of the best easy cake mix recipes along with easy hacks to make your boxed cake mix taste homemade. It’s time to turn that box of cake mix into a truly incredible treat!
The Best Easy Cake Mix Recipes
With showstopping flavors, you’d never guess that the treats below start with a box of store-bought cake mix! I’ll show you how to whip up amazing desserts with these doctored box mix recipes. Each of these super-easy cake mix recipes will impress and delight with almost no effort at all!
Start with my 10 tricks to make a box cake mix taste homemade. Then, pick and choose your favorite box mix recipes below to satisfy all your cravings.
You will never look at a box of cake mix the same way ever again!
35+ Easy Cakes That Start With A Box Cake Mix
Don’t just follow the recipe on the back of the box to make a cake! Instead, try these simple cake mix hacks that will transform the box into a bakery-worthy cake.
1. Heath Bar Cake
Heath bar cake starts with a basic box of mix but becomes a candy bar stuffed cake that is completely irrisistable. The easy frosting and chopped up candy pieces are seriously delicious.
2. Easy Peach Potlock Cake
Light, fluffy, and loaded with juicy peaches, it’s topped with a dreamy whipped cream vanilla frosting that disappears fast. Everyone keeps coming back for “just one more slice” of this tasty peach potluck cake.
3. Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is the ultimate lazy-day dessert. It is ridiculously easy and dangerously delicious! With just 4 simple ingredients, you literally toss everything into a pan, bake, and dig in. No fuss, all flavor!
4. Caramel Apple Poke Cake
Caramel Apple Poke Cake is the no-fail showstopper your next potluck, office party, or picnic needs! Packed with cozy apple flavor and drenched in gooey caramel, this easy-to-make dessert is guaranteed to wow the crowd and crush any sweet cravings.
5. 7UP Cake
This is such a great recipe for giving your box cake mix a total glow-up. No one will guess the secret ingredient in this cake (7UP!).
6. Berry Jello Poke Cake
This berry jello poke cake looks extreemly impressive, but it is actually so easy to make. I love making this cake mix poke cake in the summer when fresh berries are in season, making this easy cake look even more “made from scratch.”
7. How to Make a Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade
I have made so many cakes from a box mix and have found some very easy ways to make that dry mix taste homemade. Take a look at my tips and tricks so you can make every single box mix taste way better.
8. Peach Dump Cake
Just three ingredients are all you need to make this amazing peach dump cake. This is one of my go-to recipes for when I need a quick and easy homemade cake.
9. German Poke Cake
I love German chocoalte cake and this super easy German Chocolate Poke Cake is by far one of the best recipes ever. Anyone can master this complex flavored cake in just minutes!
10. Lemon Blueberry Loaves
Did you know that you can use cake mix to make a delicious breakfast bread? Try this lemon blueberry loaf and you can eat cake for breakfast, guilt free!
11. Coconut Cream Cake
This is such an easy, delicious cake that I love making in summer. But, to be honest, coconut cake is delicious anytime of year!
12. Easy Strawberry Poke Cake
Made with a box of cake mix and strawberry and banana jello, this strawberry banana poke cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. Such a fun and easy cake!
13. Cherry Poke Cake
This may be one of my favorite poke cakes just because I am a huge fan of cherry flavor. This is an easy cake recipe that you will make again and again because I think everyone loves cherry cake!
14. Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Made with just a handful of ingredients and a box of cake mix, this rich, buttery treat is one of the easiest—and most irresistible—desserts you’ll ever bake. Ooey Gooey butter cake for the win!
15. Lucious Strawberry Pineapple Cake
I made this pineapple cake with yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, light whipped topping, fresh strawberries, and juicy pineapples—and let me tell you, it’s the ultimate easy summer treat. If you’re craving something light, fruity, and with a little tropical twist, you need to try this one!
16. Easy Coffee Cake
Did you know that you can make coffee cake using cake mix? You definitely can and the result is absolutely incredible. You may never make coffee cake with a different recipe every again.
17. Pumpkin Dump Cake
I know pumpkin is supposed to be a fall flavor, but I love this dessert so much that I make it all year long. Pumpkin dump cake is insanely easy to make and a huge hit for any party or get together. Everyone always loves it!
18. Blackberry Dump Cake
I love dump mix recipes like this that are full of flavor but so simple to put together. Blackberry dump cake is a must-try recipe for anyone looking for good cake mix recipe.
19. Apple Dump Cake
Three ingredients is all it takes for this perfect apple dump cake. It doesn’t get any easier than this! I honestly stock up on box cake mix in the fall just so I can make this recipe again and again.
20. Not Your Grandma’s Red Velvet Cake
OMG this red velvet cake is incredible. It all starts with a simple box cake mix but transforms into something bakery-worthy.
21. Lemon Pineapple Poke Cake
If you are looking for light and airy cake mix recipes, this Lemon Pineapple Poke Cake will check the box! It is extreemly flavorful but won’t make you feel weighed down after eating a nice big slice (or two!).
22. Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
I took a simple cake mix and gave it a serious upgrade to make this pumpkin caramel poke cake. Think rich caramel sauce baked right in and a super easy homemade cream cheese frosting on top. It’s crazy moist, ridiculously delicious, and I just know you’re going to love every bite!
23. Root Beer Float Cake
Have you ever had root beer cream? You need to try it ASAP! This root beer cake recipe is such a fun twist on a classic drink turned into a delicious cake.
24. Pistachio Cake
This Pistachio Cake is one of my go-to easy desserts and it never fails to impress! Just mix in some 7UP and pudding to keep it crazy moist and tender, then bake it in a bundt pan so it comes out looking all fancy with zero effort. Trust me, you’re gonna love this one!
25. Dr Pepper Cherry Cake
This is such a simple cake mix recipe that has a fun twist thanks to the addition of Dr. Pepper Cherry. I love the nostalgic twist on a basic cake mix. If you need something cozy, comforting and sweet, then you should give this Dr Pepper Cherry Cake a try!
26. White Raspberry Poke Cake
If you love light, white cake and bold raspberry flavor, this is the easy cake mix recipe for you! It is very reminiscent of a wedding cake, but a whole lot easier to make.
27. Pineapple Angel Food Cake
If you love ambrosia salad, then you will adore this pineapple angel food cake. It has lots of fun, tropical flavors which makes it a perfect summer dessert.
28. Blueberry Dump Cake
This Blueberry Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert that is sweet, juicy, and ridiculously simple. Just toss everything into a pan, pop it in the oven, and boom—dessert magic with almost zero effort!
29. Tres Leches Cake
I am a huge fan of tres leches cake and this recipe makes it so easy to make. Made with butter cake mix, you cake have a perfect tres leches baked and ready to eat in just minutes.
30. Coconut Cream Cupcakes
Cupcakes made with cake mix are so simple! Use this effortless cupcake recipe to create perfect coconut cream cupcakes with the best homemade frosting you will ever taste.
31. Lemon Pound Cake
Have you ever had Starbucks Lemon Loaf? If you have, then you absolutely need to make this lemon pound cake. It taste exactly the same but at a fraction of a price (thanks to that box of cake mix!).
32. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple upside-down cake with cake mix is one of my favorite quick desserts. I can throw it together in under ten minutes, and you get this beautiful, fruity cake that’s big enough to share with the whole family (if you feel like sharing!).
33. Cake Mix Brownies
You may never look at brownies the same way again! You may also never find a better way to use that box of chocolate cake mix in your pantry. Chocolate cake mix brownies are insanely good!
34. Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies are one of the easiest desserts to make. With just four ingredients, you can make super falvorful (and beautiful!) strawberry cookies.
35. Boston Cream Pie with Cake Mix
Boston cream pie is a classic cake (not actually a pie!) and this may just be the easiest way to make this traditional dessert. Get a box of yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding and you’ll be ready to go!
36. Rum Bundt Cake
Rich and flavorufl, this rum bundt cake is absolutely amazing. I love how easy it is to make thanks to cake mix, but i am also totally obsessed with the rum icing.
Did you make any of these easy box cake mix recipes? Leave a rating and comment to let us know in the comments below!
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