46 Easy Cake Mix Desserts
These easy cake mix desserts are unique and so tasty! From decadent chocolate desserts to fruity dump cakes this collection of recipes using cake mix are perfect for people who love sweet treats but hate baking from scratch.
These easy box cake desserts are perfect for family get-togethers and a simple way to make tasty recipes that still count as homemade.
Why make desserts with cake mix
Using a boxed cake mix as a dessert base is a quick way to make lots of sweet recipes without having to bake from scratch.
It’s easy to amp up a boxed cake mix by adding other ingredients. Whether you’re trying to add moisture or come up with unique flavors, a cake mix helps create a delicious dessert every time.
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It cuts down on the number of ingredients you need to prep for your recipe and also gives you a consistent flavor to work from.
Box cake mix desserts allow you to get really creative and create all kinds of different desserts that take very little effort.
There are tons of different things to do with chocolate cake mix and recipes using white cake mix that you’ll love!
Desserts with Cake Mix
What can I do with boxed cake mix? Everything! This collection of quick and easy cake mix desserts will help you think outside of the box and make simple homemade desserts. These box cake mix hacks can help you make not just cakes but unique recipes that will make your mouth water.
Desserts Using Yellow Cake Mix
There are a bunch of easy desserts using yellow cake mix that you're going to want to cram in your mouth. These quick recipes will have an easy cake mix dessert on the table in no time.
While I made these fun Pinata Cupcakes for Easter, this recipe is perfect for any time of year! With just a boxed yellow cake mix and some colorful sprinkles, you can make a super fun treat to share with friends and family. Plus there's a surprise inside!
Complete with blueberry pie filling, pineapple, and coconut, this delicious Blueberry Pineapple Dump Cake is packed with buttery, cake batter flavor and you’re going to love every bite.
Topped with yellow cake mix, this fruity dessert is great for spring and beyond.
Whether you’re heading to a summer party or just need a sweet treat for your family to enjoy this weekend, this easy Orange Pineapple Dump Cake will be a big hit. Mandarin oranges and pineapple give the perfect fruity taste and the coconut mixed with the yellow cake batter crust gives it great texture!
This Microwave Dump Cake is a great last-minute dessert idea. It’s the same yummy Cherry Pineapple flavor as the classic baked dump cake recipe. But this one cooks up quickly in the microwave in just a few minutes! The yellow cake mix crust doesn't brown up as it does in the oven, but has a light crunch that is divine!
Sweet potatoes make a great side dish and an even better dessert! The buttery yellow cake mix topping and caramel drizzle mean It’s full of flavor and ridiculously easy to make!
Add this easy Pumpkin Dump Cake to your must-make dessert list. This recipe doesn’t use any eggs, or need stirring, making it the quickest recipe ever. You'll love this seasonal treat.
Dump Cake Cupcakes have that great Cherry Pineapple taste but are individual portion size. Best of all? These cupcakes are full of flavor and don't need frosting! Butter mixed with the yellow cake mix add the perfect crumb to the top. These are great cake mix desserts to serve at a party.
You’re going to love this Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk! It’s fruity, buttery and has a coconut and cake mix crust that you’re going to crave. Pull these ingredients straight from the pantry and make this delicious sweet treat any time you want it!
If you need a dessert for a crowd that is also the epitome of comfort food and literally takes no effort, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you. Crock Pot Apple Cherry Dump Cake is ridiculously easy to make and ridiculously tasty to eat. With just some canned fruit filling and a box of yellow cake mix, you'll be delighted by the taste.
If you've been craving a strawberry dessert, you need to make this super easy and totally delicious Strawberry Pineapple Dump Cake! It’s perfect for this time of year and all you have to do is open a few ingredients and put them in a pan!
If you’re looking for a quick dessert that your family will love, this Peach Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe is for you! It’s simple to make, tastes buttery and delicious and is full of yummy fruit that your kids will go crazy for.
Open and pour. That’s about as hard as this recipe gets! I love this Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe. It’s great for parties, potlucks and anytime you want a delicious sweet treat. The yellow cake mix gives it such great flavor!
These spicy, flavorful Fireball Cupcakes are easy to make for all your parties! Just grab a bottle of cinnamon whisky and a box of yellow cake mix and you’ll have a cocktail-inspired dessert in a flash!
No matter what time of year, these super easy Prosecco Cupcakes with Prosecco Buttercream are a fun dessert to serve. These are a perfect New Year’s Eve treat but are also great for bridal showers and girl’s night in parties! Make these for all your celebrations.
Boozy cupcakes are always a great idea! These easy Sangria Cupcakes use white wine and a boxed cake mix and come together quicker than an actual batch of sangria. Make these for your next girl’s night in!
Things to Make with White Cake Mix
There are some delicious things to make with white cake mix! The vanilla flavor is versatile and I like to use it in recipes that have a unique flavor that I really want to shine through.
This delicious Cookie Dip made with dry cake mix and cream cheese is creamy and so easy to make. Topped with holiday sprinkles, this dessert idea is perfect for Easter but you can make this for any holiday by just changing up what sprinkles you use. This one is YUM! It's great for a party.
A boxed white cake mix and rosé wine create the perfect girls' night dessert idea! If you're a pink wine lover, these are a must try!
A Pinata Cake is a fun surprise to make for the kids! Filled with candy, this surprise cake uses a boxed cake as the base you so you can spend time creating the fun chocolate dome.
This crazy unique dessert idea will blow people's minds! Take your favorite pie and bake it into a cake! Use boxed white cake mix to keep things super easy. If you've never tried a Pie Cake, you need to! It's way easier than it sounds! It's one of my more unique cake mix desserts to make for parties.
Yes, you can add popcorn to a cupcake and you totally should. Make a batch of my favorite caramel corn then infuse the cupcake batter and create a crunchy topping that your family will love.
St. Germain Cupcakes are a white cake mix infused with elderflower liqueur and lemon to create the perfect spring cupcake to share with friends.
This holiday dump cake with white cake mix is going to be your new favorite dessert! Eggnog Dump Cake tastes like Christmas and couldn’t be easier to make!
Weird. Yes. But these Cheeto Cupcakes are one of the cake mix desserts that you just have to try once! The cheese crumbs and cream cheese frosting work together somehow. These are memorable for sure.
These boozy Moscow Mule Cupcakes are easy to make and the perfect way to say cheers at your next party. If you like cocktails, make these vodka spiked cupcakes that start with a box of white cake mix.
These white Russian cupcakes are the classic cocktail in a cupcake form! A sweet, fluffy, Baileys buttercream tops a super soft and moist White Russian flavored cupcake. Sprinkle it with some shaved chocolate and get ready to party.
Yup. Now you can eat your margarita too! Make these easy and delicious Margarita Cupcakes for your next party! White cake mix infused with tequila is fun and tasty!
The white cake mix and melted white chocolate mix together to create a candy-like coating for crunchy popcorn. With colorful sprinkles and chocolate chips, this fun dessert idea is great for a snack or party.
Boozy Coconut Rum Cupcakes start with boxed white cake mix and are infused with rum to create a treat that will remind you of a tropical vacation!
If you're a strawberry dessert fan, you'll love these flavorful Jello cupcakes! They're quick and easy and have a gorgeous pink color!
Gluten-Free Cake Mix Desserts
Since I'm not on a gluten-free diet, I only have one recipe that uses a gluten-free cake mix. The cake mix is made with almond flour and has a delicious graham cracker-like taste!
Canned blueberry pie filling gets a flavor upgrade when topped with a gluten-free cake mix. This dump cake is great for people who have special dietary restrictions.
Desserts Using Angel Food Cake Mix
Looking for desserts using angel food cake mix? These recipes have a delicious flavor that you will not soon forget. And boxed angel food cake mix using only needs to have water added!
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that comes together quickly, look no further than this Angel Food Pineapple Dump Cake. It has just 2 ingredients and can be modified in a handful of ways to make it even better!
Make this super simple Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake! It’s a quick twist on a classic dessert that your whole family will love! Canned strawberries are topped with angel food cake mix to make a tasty treat.
Whether you use a store-bought angel food cake or make one from a boxed mix, this easy layered dessert is a great one to make for company. The Whipped Cream and peaches are a match made in heaven!
Desserts to Make with Chocolate Cake Mix
I love decadent chocolate desserts! These desserts to make with chocolate cake mix are easy to put together with just a few ingredients. Taking a chocolate cake mix and making it into something even more scrumptious? I can get behind that! A doctored up cake mix is better than any regular old cake mix any day!
This rich Layered Chocolate Truffle Cake uses boxed cake mix to create a show-stopping dessert that is easier than it looks! A simple chocolate ganache is the filling and frosting. You'll freak out over just how tasty this cake is!
Starting with a few tasty candy bars and topped with dry chocolate cake mix, this easy dump cake recipe is rich and will definitely require a glass of milk. This is one of the cake mix desserts that your kids will love the most!
Adding mayonnaise to a boxed chocolate cake mix creates moist Chocolate Cupcakes that are outrageous in flavor! It's a great recipe to make if you don't have all the ingredients you usually need.
This Chocolate Caramel dump cake might be my favorite dump cake to date! The chocolate cake mix gives it a rich, decadent flavor that doesn't require hardly any effort. The way the butter mixes with the dry cake mix is magical!
My son skipped birthday cake this year in place of these chocolate cake mix cookies! They have a rich, chocolate flavor and a really great consistency that's made better with crunchy chocolate candies.
This Chocolate Peppermint Dump Cake is a fun minty twist on a chocolate dessert. It's quick and easy and perfect for any time of year. The mint flavored baking chips keep things extra yummy!
These quick and easy Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes are a fun festive treat to make for a girl’s night in or holiday party! Boozy treats make everyone smile! And these with chocolate cake mix are so simple!
With pudding and chocolate chips, this quick and easy Chocolate Dump Cake recipe is one that you'll crave! It's a great party dessert for a crowd especially if you're serving chocolate lovers.
Bundt Cake Recipes from Cake Mixes
I love a good bundt cake don't you!? These easy recipes start with cake mix and use other flavorings to add moisture and tons of great taste! These are great for entertaining! And best of all, they usually don't require frosting!
This Sherry Wine Cake recipe has a nostalgic feel and a yummy nutmeg flavor. Starting with a cake mix makes it a quick recipe to make when you want a coffee cake or dessert.
Just cake mix and a can of soda is all you need to make this quick and easy Bundt Cake! It's a fun recipe to make with the kids.
Rum cake is another simple bundt cake to make that starts with a cake mix. Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top and serve this to friends next time you have a coffee date.
While this cranberry bundt cake makes a great Christmas treat, you really can make it all year long. The cranberries are tart (use dried cranberries if off-season) and create a delicious bundt that's great with coffee or as an after-dinner treat.
This Bourbon Bundt Cake takes a little more effort to put together than my standard cake mix desserts. But it's totally worth it! The dates give the cake tons of moisture and texture and the bourbon caramel sauce is insanely delicious!
Things to Make with a Cake Mix
Cake
Whether you’re sticking to a basic sheet cake or jazzing it up by making a moist poke cake, a boxed cake mix makes a simple dessert that has a consistent taste every time.
Cupcakes
Plain or infused with alcohol, boxed cake mix is a great place to start when you need to make a batch of these delicious handheld treats.
Dump Cakes
Delicious dump cakes use the dry cake mix which, when mixed with melted butter, creates a super sweet and tasty crust.
Bundt Cakes
Bundt cakes start with a batter made from box cake mix and add things like dry pudding or even wine to add more flavor.
Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix cookies have a fluffy consistency and a flavor, unlike traditional cookies.
Cookie Bars
Cookie bars let you really play with unique flavor combinations and make a baked dessert that you can eat with your hands or serve on a plate.
And you can still call these cake mix desserts homemade, which makes me happy!
And you can also do some fun things with a boxed brownie mix. Make Beer Brownies for game day. Or stack them up like a Brownie Cake!
Tips for using boxed cake mix
- The dry boxed cake mix (that hasn’t been turned into batter) has that cake flavor you love which makes it a great ingredient to add to all kinds of cake mix desserts even when they aren’t baked .
- Instead of using water or milk to create one of the above cake mix desserts, consider using lemon juice, orange juice or other flavored liquid to add even more flavor.
- If adding nuts to a boxed cake mix, toss them in some of the dry cake mix first. This will help keep them from sinking to the bottom of the batter.
Frequently asked questions
Recipes using cake mix typically make around 24 cupcakes, but it will depend on how much you fill the cups.
If you want to use a boxed cake mix and make a cake that tastes more homemade, add an extra egg than what the back of the box calls for. Also swap out the water for milk and use melted butter instead of the oil.
Cake mix is super versatile and you can use all kinds of ingredients to make them. As you saw in my list above, you can use soda, you can use may, and you can use yogurt, sour cream and even melted ice cream to add more flavor! Cake mix desserts can be made all kinds of ways!
More easy dessert recipes
Top your cakes and cupcakes with a tasty Cool Whip Frosting. Or try a Russian Buttercream.
If you love angel food cake you need to browse my list of Angel Food Cake Desserts! Even the ones that want you to make the angel food cake from scratch can be subbed with boxed cake mix!
I’m so happy these cake mix desserts are so straightforward. Sometimes I just want to make something fast to fix my sugar cravings, and these are perfect!
It seems like we always have a boxed cake mix on hand which makes making a quick dessert possible whenever you want one.
I love making cake mix desserts. I have made the cream cheese and cake mix dip before, it was a hit. I think the rose cupcakes would be so cute for a bridal shower or bridal brunch!
Recipes made with cake mix are so convenient and time saving. I didn’t realize just how many recipes it could be used in though!
I have to make Christmas dessert, and I’m still not sure what to make, LOL, so I am glad I found this post! I have a bunch of cake mix in the pantry–I love the idea of doctoring up what I already have with these cake mix desserts!
Same! There always seems to be a few boxes of cake mix in the cupboard. But I love that you can do so many things besides just making cake!
I’ve always known of various recipes made with cake mix but I’ve never thought of using it on popcorn! You have such wonderful ideas, thanks for sharing!
Cake mix desserts are so versatile. You can pretty much do anything with it!