Using a cake mix to make dessert is a clever shortcut that saves time without compromising on taste. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a beginner, these versatile mixes provide a solid foundation for creating an array of easy-to-make delectable treats. The possibilities are endless, from classic cakes, cinnamon rolls, and cupcakes to cookies, brownies, and more.
Cake Mix Brownies
Got a chocolate cake mix kicking around?? Use it to its best and highest use by making brownies. Dense fudgy chocolate brownies are easy to make when you start with a mix.
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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a THING, and we’re making them! And you’re going to want to make them too. Starting with a mix makes the resulting cinnamon rolls a quick-to-make recipe.
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Cherry Dump Cake
Easy Cherry Dump Cake makes use of fresh or frozen Bing cherries which means it’s flexible to make. This dump cake is an easy recipe way to use fresh or frozen cherries.
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Lemon Cake Mix Brownies
Lemon cake mix and a few other ingredients make these refreshing lemon brownies a nice and easy treat to put together quickly.
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
This crunchy pumpkin cake is filled with starts with a cake mix, canned pumpkin, and pecans, and you can make the perfect autumnal cake. The hardest part of the whole recipe is waiting for the cake to bake and cool so you can eat it!
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Strawberry Dump Cake
Strawberry Dump Cake is the perfect way to use fresh or frozen strawberries. Start with a cake mix and make an easy cake that tastes like spring!
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Strawberry Lemonade Crinkle Cookies
If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious treat, try making these strawberry lemonade crinkle cookies with only five ingredients using lemon cake mix. These cookies are irresistible with their perfect blend of lemon and strawberry flavors, making it hard to stop at just one!
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Banana Cake
What would life be like without a great cake that’s easy to make? Hard to imagine, isn’t it? This recipe for Easy Banana Caramel Cake is tender and flavorful, and it all starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes like it came from a high-end bakeshop.
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Cool Whip Cookies
Cool Whip cookies are delicious, easy-to-make cake mix cookies! With just a box of lemon cake mix, a tub of whipped topping, and an egg, you can have a batch of cookies ready in no time at all.
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Indulge in the decadent goodness of this Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake! The combination of rich chocolate and juicy cherries is simply irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a dessert that looks like it took hours to make, but really, it’s just a matter of dumping everything into a pan and letting the oven work its magic!
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
Prepare yourself for a slice of pure autumn bliss with this Pumpkin Dump Cake. This recipe combines the warm flavors of pumpkin pie with the ease of a dump cake. As the cake bakes, it magically creates a pumpkin custard layer beneath a buttery, cinnamon-spiced cake topping.
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Blueberry Dump Cake
Love blueberries?? This blueberry dump cake can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. It features a crispy top over a luscious blueberry filling. This effortless cake is called a dump cake because you dump and bake, no mixing needed!
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Red velvet cake mix never tasted so good! Beautiful red velvet cookies studded with white chocolate chips, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or for anyone who loves red velvet! When you start with a cake mix the dough is easy to make.
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Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Make your next party or gathering extra special with these adorable Funfetti and Buttercream Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes. They’re easy to make at home with funfetti cake mix and will impress your guests with their cute presentation. Grab the Recipe: Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
M&M Chocolate Dump Cake
This M&M Chocolate Dump Cake is an absolute crowd-pleaser! It’s a rich and gooey chocolate delight with a surprise crunch from colorful M&M candies scattered throughout.
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Coconut Cream Cupcakes
Hello coconut lovers! This easy recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and bakes up moist and decadent to become a dreamy coconut dessert.
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Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese
Cake mix cookies with cream cheese are simple to make and taste amazing. All it takes is a box of cake mix and a few simple ingredients for delicious homemade cookies.
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Magic Rhubarb Dump Cake
Magic Rhubarb Dump Cake is one of the best ways to use fresh or frozen rhubarb. We call it magic because it makes rhubarb disappear!!
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Cake Mix Donuts
Cake mix donuts are an easy dessert that everyone loves! With minimal ingredients, you can satisfy your sweet tooth and create homemade donuts from cake mix in no time at all.
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Black Cocoa Cupcakes
These Black Cupcakes are made with just 7 ingredients, start with a boxed chocolate cake mix and a magical ingredient that turns these cupcakes black.
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