Cake mixes are an easy shortcut for creating a really delicious cake! This collection of cake recipes all start with a box of cake mix.
There are days when you want a homemade cake, but you don’t want to go to the hassle of measuring out all the ingredients. Cake mix to the rescue! It’s dependable, easy to keep on hand, and makes baking feel a lot more doable.
In this roundup, you’ll find 25 cakes that start with box of cake mix and turn into something that tastes anything but basic. A few extra ingredients, a different pan, or a simple topping can make all the difference.
Here are my three favorites, but scroll down to see them all!
Chocolate Cakes
Easy Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Rich, soft, and tender. Bet you can’t taste the mayo!
Chocolate Cherry Cake (with Cake Mix)
A can of cherry pie filling transforms cake mix into something special. I love the frosting on top of it.
Easy Ding Dong Cake
A reader favorite. It really does taste like a Hostess ding dong!
German Chocolate Turtle Cake
Just look at how gooey that caramel is! A show-stopper of a dessert for chocolate fans.
Easy Mississippi Mud Cake
I love the gooey marshmallow layer in this cake!
Poke Cakes
Jell-O Poke Cake
A classic that you can customize with your favorite Jell-O flavor.
Coconut Pineapple Poke Cake
There’s double the coconut and double the pineapple in this easy-to-make cake.
Lemon Poke Cake
Light and citrusy, with a Cool Whip topping. This one is great for summer.
Strawberry Graham Poke Cake
Strawberry shortcake meets poke cake in this jazzed-up classic.
Coconut Poke Cake
A must-try for coconut lovers—it has coconut in both the cake and the topping.
13×9-inch Cakes
7Up Cake
A vintage cake with a cooked pineapple-coconut frosting.
Strawberry Crunch Cake
Ever had a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar? This cake is modeled after it!
Pistachio Cake with Pudding Mix
A 1970s classic, with pistachio pudding in the cake and the frosting.
Honey Bun Cake
This moist and tender cake really does taste like a honey bun!
Easy Butterscotch Cake
Butterscotch fans will adore this cake, with butterscotch pudding in the cake and butterscotch morsels on top.
Strawberry Jell-O Cake
A box of strawberry gelatin is the shortcut ingredient to this cake’s gorgeous hue and fruity flavor.
Smaller Cakes (made with Jiffy Cake Mix)
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A box of Jiffy cake mix (9 ounces) gives this moist and tender cake a head start. I love how the brown sugar and butter caramelize over the pineapple!
Layered and Bundt Cakes
Sock It To Me Cake
A 1970s classic cake, with a ribbon of cinnamon pecans inside.
Old Fashioned Orange Cake
The combination of orange cake, cream cheese frosting, and coconut is one of my favorites!
Harvey Wallbanger Cake
A boozy 1970s cake with vodka and Galliano in both the cake and the icing.
Dump Cakes
Cherry Dump Cake with Pineapple
Super easy—just dump and bake!
Grandma’s Pumpkin Dump Cake
A fall twist on a classic dump cake. A must-try with whipped cream on top.
Gooey Butter Cakes
Easy Gooey Butter Cake
A classic cake with just 5 ingredients and one bowl.
Lemon Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
A citrusy twist on a regular gooey butter cake, with both lemon juice and lemon zest.
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
Rich, gooey, and chocolate-y. For serious chocolate fans!
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