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    37 Recipes With Boxed Cake Mix

    Published: Dec 17, 2025 by Rachel Escolafogg

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    A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple can be whipped up into batches of delicious cake mix cookies with flavors like red velvet, lemon, or chocolate. Cake mix can also be the base for delectable cobblers with cherries. Decadent brownies and poke cakes can be made with a box of cake mix as your starting point. So never underestimate the simple box of cake mix because you can make an amazing dessert with just a little creativity.

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    Cake Mix Coffee Cake With Yellow Cake Mix

    A serving of Cake Mix Coffee Cake With Yellow Cake Mix.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Enjoy these bakery-quality soft cakes with this easy cake mix recipe. This simple recipe is easy to follow and makes for a light and perfect breakfast companion to a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Check out the recipe and create this delightful treat for the cozy weekend vibes we all love!

    Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Coffee Cake With Yellow Cake Mix

    Chocolate Dump Cake With Pudding

    A serving of Chocolate Dump Cake With Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Indulge in a delicious chocolate dessert without the hassle by trying this Chocolate Dump Cake with Pudding. It's a simple solution for satisfying your chocolate cravings, and you can have it ready in under an hour. Check out the easy recipe and share this decadent treat with everyone to enjoy!

    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake With Pudding

    Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

    Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake in a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    If you're looking for a decadent dessert for an impromptu event or simply want to savor the delicious combination of tangy cherries and rich chocolate in a soft cake, this Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is the perfect choice. It's a dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone, making it ideal for sharing. Check out this hassle-free recipe for your next dessert occasion!

    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

    Butterscotch Coffee Cake

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This Butterscotch Coffee Cake with cinnamon streusel topping is made with a boxed yellow cake mix and pudding mixes making it super simple. Balanced with sweet flavors it's too irresistible when on the breakfast table.

    Get the recipe: Butterscotch Coffee Cake

    Easy Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This delicious peach cobbler comes together easily with a box of cake mix and juicy summer peaches.

    Get the recipe: Easy Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix Recipe

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    These red velvet cookie bars are as decadent as they look. The cheese cream frosting brings everything together, making them look and tasty amazingly delicious. You could add M&Ms if you want to add a twist to this recipe.

    Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Butterscotch Bundt Cake

    Photo Credit: Mamas On A Budget

    This Butterscotch Bundt Cake only requires 6 ingredients to make. A yellow cake mix paired with vanilla pudding, and butterscotch chips. It makes a moist and decadent butterscotch cake.

    Get the recipe: Butterscotch Bundt Cake

    Easy Strawberry Pound Cake

    strawberry pound cake
    Photo Credit: Chef Alli

    You would never believe this is a cake from the box. Stunning, sweet, light, moist inside - everything we love in a good cake. And it is easy to make - mix all the ingredients and pop it in the oven, and it will do all the heavy lifting.

    Get the recipe: Easy Strawberry Pound Cake.

    Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

    Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake
    Photo Credit: Busy Family Recipes

    Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake bakes white cake mix with orange juice that’s then soaked in Orange Jell-O and finished with a creamy topping! Takes only 30 minutes to prepare!

    Get the recipe: Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

    Strawberry Cake Pops

    Strawberry Cake Pops
    Photo Credit: The Six Figure Dish

    These Strawberry Cake Pops are delightful and super simple to make. They’re made with boxed strawberry cake mix and cream cheese frosting then dipped into white chocolate. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Cake Pops

    Funfetti Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

    Funfetti Cake Mix Whoopie Pies
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    These Funfetti Cake Mix Whoopie Pies are super simple to make. A creamy vanilla filling and packed with sprinkles. The vanilla cake is also loaded with sprinkles too for added color and cuteness. 

    Get the recipe: Funfetti Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

    Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies Made With A Cake Mix

    Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies Made With A Cake Mix
    Photo Credit: Practically Homemade

    Raspberries and graham cracker come together like never before with this recipe that is easy and ready in under 45 minutes! You must try these copycat Crumbl cookies!

    Get the recipe: Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies Made With A Cake Mix

    Lemon Poke Cake

    Photo Credit: Busy Family Recipes

    Lemon Poke Cake is a deliciously sweet and tart treat made with a boxed lemon cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, and fluffy whipped topping! The best part, it only requires 15 minutes of hands-on prep time!

    Get the recipe: Lemon Poke Cake

    Pecan Upside-Down Cake

    Photo Credit: In Fine Taste

    This recipe uses a cake mix and a caramel topping that does not need to be cooked. It is a simple, unassuming recipe but the cake is delicious and flavorful. It is great for people who love pecan pie as it melts in your mouth, leaving behind that wonderful cream cheese glaze taste on your grands.

    Get the recipe: Pecan Upside-Down Cake

    Easy Rum Cake With Cake Mix

    Easy Rum Cake With Cake Mix
    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This delicious rum cake starts with a box of cake mix and has pudding and rum added for an extremely moist and decadent cake.

    Get the recipe: Easy Rum Cake With Cake Mix

    Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

    Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
    Photo Credit: Taste Of Lizzy T

    These cookies taste like normal birthday cakes, with a slight variation. Chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms are added to make them colorful, decadent, and delicious.

    Get the recipe: Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

    Earthquake Cake

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    This ooey gooey Earthquake Cake Recipe is packed full of chocolate, coconut, pecans, and a smooth cream cheese filling. A shortcut dessert, this easy recipe starts with a box of cake mix!

    Get the recipe: Earthquake Cake

    Oreo Bundt Cake

    Photo Credit: Dancing Around The Kitchen

    This cake is for anyone who loves Oreos! It is made with a boxed cake mix for an easy dessert that looks like it came from a bakery!

    Get the recipe: Oreo Bundt Cake

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    Your favorite Banana Pudding dessert turned into a delicious cake! Banana Pudding Poke Cake uses a boxed cake mix layered with rich banana pudding, real slices of fruit, and a homemade whipped topping.

    Get the recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

    Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This recipe is simple to prepare but your taste buds will rejoice with the pina-colada-inspired pineapple glaze. The rich and moist base is a regular cake mix you can easily whip up to create this delicious cake.

    Get the recipe: Pineapple Coconut Bundt Cake

    Easy Cherry Cobbler With Boxed Cake Mix Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This cherry cobbler is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. It's the ideal potluck or holiday party treat, thanks to the convenience of canned cherry pie filling. The perfect dessert for any time of year!

    Get the recipe: Easy Cherry Cobbler With Box Cake Mix Recipe

    Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies

    Photo Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen

    Elevate your cookie game with Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies. With a chocolate cake mix cookie base, topped by a refreshing minty frosting and decadent chocolate ganache, these indulgent treats are perfect for any occasion.

    Get the recipe: Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies

    Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These lemon cake mix cookies are so easy to make and start with a box of lemon cake mix. These soft and buttery cookies are the perfect treat for anytime of day.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

    Pecan Upside Down Cake

    Photo Credit: Finding Zest

    Pecan Upside Down Cake will turn your universe upside down in the best possible way! This bundt cake is light, airy, and oh-so moist while the pecan topping offers the perfect amount of sweet and salty. Try this easy pecan cake recipe that is sure to become a family favorite!

    Get the recipe: Pecan Upside Down Cake

    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These beautiful red cookies are made with just 4 ingredients. These Red Velvet Cookies have the perfect hint of chocolate and are a sweet treat to enjoy anytime of year.

    Get the recipe: Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Strawberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    These sweet Strawberry Cupcakes are made easily with a box of white cake mix and then topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix

    Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: Salads, Soups, and Sweets

    This Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe starts with a spice cake mix and features an eggnog cream cheese frosting and has all the flavor of traditional gingerbread.

    Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake

    Photo Credit: The Curly Spoon Blog

    This moist strawberry whipped cream cake recipe with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream topping is a quick and easy take on a strawberry shortcake.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake

    Coconut Cake With Fresh Coconut

    Photo Credit: Homemade Interest

    This is hands down the BEST Coconut Cake recipe you’ll ever make. This easy coconut cake recipe uses fresh coconut and a secret ingredient to make a super moist coconut cake that is perfect for celebrations and holidays.

    Get the recipe: Coconut Cake With Fresh Coconut

    Sock It To Me Cake

    Photo Credit: Homemade Interest

    Sock It to Me Cake is a doctored up cake recipe that starts with a box of cake mix and ends up as a delicious cinnamon sugar bundt cake packed with pecans and brown sugar.

    Get the recipe: Sock It To Me Cake

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Photo Credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen

    All you need are four ingredients to make these super easy chocolate cake mix cookies. They are chewy and soft with a generous helping of chocolate chips! It’s a quick recipe to try when you need a last-minute dessert or if you’re craving something sweet.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Red Velvet Cake Balls

    Photo Credit: If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen

    Make a bite-sized treat for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! Red velvet cake balls are rich, soft, and coated with white chocolate. They are easy to make using a boxed cake mix and cream cheese!

    Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cake Balls

    Strawberry Brownies

    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook

    Strawberry brownies made from cake mix are a fun & colorful dessert that is so simple to make. All you need is 3 ingredients to make these chewy & moist pink brownies. It's a unique sweet treat you must try.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Brownies

    Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake

    Photo Credit: Plowing Through Life

    A moist yellow cake with bits of sweet potato, crumbles of brown sugar and pecans create this easy and delicious Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake.

    Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake

    Butterfinger Cupcakes

    Photo Credit: Cake Mix Recipes

    Butterfinger Cupcakes are the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter mixed together in a moist tender cupcake. It is the perfect treat for birthday parties or any event where you have peanut butter lovers.

    Get the recipe: Butterfinger Cupcakes

    Cake Mix Cobbler

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    Looking for that delicious and easy dessert to serve up your family or guests? This Cake Mix Cobbler takes just three essential ingredients, and couldn’t get any easier. Bursting mixed berries wrapped in a perfectly sweet cake base. If you are a fan of cobbler, this recipe is right up your alley. 

    Get the recipe: Cake Mix Cobbler

    5-Ingredient Banana Pudding Cake

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This extra moist banana pudding cake boasts giant banana flavor and a tender crumb. Unbelievably easy, a crowd-pleaser, and fail proof. You’ll only need 5 ingredients.

    Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Banana Pudding Cake

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