Recipes with Boxed Cake Mixes

Boxed cake mixes are fabulous and simple ways to get a dessert quickly, but did you know that you can make more than just cake with them? Check out these great recipes made with boxed cake mixes.

From brownies to cookies, muffins, and more. One cheap box of cake mix can easily become anything, including a "fancy" batch of fresh crepes.

With so many options available, you'll never look at a box of cake mix the same again! The only question is "which recipe will you try first?"

Devil's Food Cake Mix Brownies by BeeyondCereal

slcied Devils Food Cake Brownies on a white plate topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries

Made with Devil's food cake mix instead of brownie mix, we get an even richer-tasting brownie with no extra work.

Honey Bun Cake by Grand Baby Cakes

Bring the flavor of honey buns to a large enough size to feed a crowd with this recipe that starts with boxed mix.

Cake Mix Cookies by Homan at Home

These cookies couldn’t be easier! You only need 3 ingredients to make a perfect cookie.

Jiffy Cornbread With Cake Mix by BeeyondCereal

Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, this cake mix cornbread recipe is one you’ll treasure for years to come.

Creamsicle Poke Cake by Shaken Together Life

This cake has all of the flavors of an orange creamsicle. Make it with cake mix for a super easy and fruity dessert.

Oreo Poke Cake by Crayons and Cravings

Dress up your favorite chocolate cake mix with oreos! This poke cake is a chocolate lovers dream.

Mini Cake Mix Donuts by 24 Bite

These are a perfect little breakfast, made with cake mix and some common pantry staple ingredients!

Cake Mix Blueberry Muffins by BeeyondCereal

close up of three cake mix blueberry muffins on a wire rack with fresh blueberries around them

This simple recipe will give you moist and fabulously fluffy muffins without all that "unnecessary" work.

Italian Cream Cake Cookie Bars by My Serenity Kitchen

These cookie bars are like little mini cream cakes. You are sure to love these decadent goodies.

Cake Mix Peach Cobbler by Midwestern Home Life

Peach cobbler has never been easier than it is with this shortcut using cake mix.

Fruity Pebbles Donuts by Savory Cipolla

These donuts start with cake mix and get finished with sweet fruity pebbles for an awesome start to the day, or an unforgettable snack.

Birthday Cake Crepes by BeeyondCereal

birthday cake crepes with whipped cream, sprinkles, and candles served on white plates

These easy cake mix crepes are perfect for birthdays and fun occasions. Every bite is a delicious treat, made simply with just a few basic ingredients and filled with a vanilla pudding middle.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies by Lemons and Zest

This recipe uses red velvet cake mix and creates a really wonderful sandwich cookie that is perfect for sharing!

Birthday Cake Mix Waffles by If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

This would make for a memorable birthday breakfast! Plus, these are so easy! Grab some cake mix and get started on these awesome waffles.

Cake Mix Peanut Butter Blossoms by BeeyondCereal

These easy cake mix peanut butter blossom cookies are super simple and easy to make. Perfect for the holidays or any time of the year when cravings strike.

Gooey Butter Cake by Maria’s Mixing Bowl

This gooey butter cake is from Paula Deen’s kitchen to yours, and with the use of a cake mix, the results are easy to achieve.

Birthday Cake Fudge by Dancing Through the Rain

This fudge is a lot of fun for anyone! The sprinkles make this suitable for a party treat.

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake by I Heart Eating

This cake brings cinnamon roll flavor to the table in a size big enough to share with the whole family.

Cake Mix Coffee Cake by BeeyondCereal

a sliced coffee cake bundt cake next to fresh flowers and cinnamon sticks

This cake tastes great with just a few ingredients, especially when served warm with ice cream. Yum!

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins by She’s Not Cooking

This pumpkin muffin recipe only needs 3 ingredients to create. You are sure to love this easy fall dessert.

Cranberry Vanilla Dream Cake by Dessert for Two

This cake has layers of cake, cranberry butter and frosting. You are going to dream of this treat for weeks.

Strawberry Brownies by Whisking Up Yum

These brownies are beautiful and flavorful too! With so much strawberry flavor these are going to be a favorite indulgence.

3 Ingredient Cake Mix Banana Bread by BeeyondCereal

sliced banana bread loaf on a cutting board with a banana slice

Cake mix banana bread sounds crazy, right? It's fluffy, sweet, and subtle in flavor, and I'm honestly unsure of whether or not it's a dessert or snack.

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake by Finding Zest

This coffee cake has so much cinnamon roll flavor! This treat comes together so easily with cake mix.

Lemon Crinkle Cookies by Platter Talk

These crinkle cookies have a lovely lemon flavor! Use a lemon cake mix to make these pretty and simple cookies.

Cherry Coffee Cake by Momcrieff

This coffee cake is layered with great ingredients like juicy cherries. Make this for dessert anytime you want a shortcut sweet.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies by BeeyondCereal

red velvet cheesecake brownie stacked 4 high on cutting board

A rich and creamy dessert made from a boxed red velvet cake mix and a fast cheesecake batter. Together they're the perfect dessert and taste as great as they look.

Feeling inspired and ready to bake up something delicious? Grab a box of cake mix and enjoy a few hours of fun and creativity. Then come back and let me know what you made first by telling me in the comments below!