These delicious and easy desserts have one thing in common: They start with a box of white cake mix. From traditional cakes and cupcakes to quick cookies and cobblers, this store-bought secret ingredient is way more versatile than you think.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
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“Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that delights all ages. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet and is so easy!” —Recipe submitter Anne
Tiramisu Cake
Kim
“This tiramisu cake tastes fancy without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get-together or special occasion at home. Using a boxed cake mix as a base is a real time-saver!” —Recipe submitter Bettina J
Coconut Poke Cake
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“This coconut poke cake is simple to make with white cake soaked in sweet, creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and crispy flaked coconut—a real treat for those who love coconut!” —Recipe submitter Leslie
Cherry Dump Cake
“This cherry dump cake is amazingly easy and amazingly good… too good! This is my mother-in-law’s recipe that was just recently shared. It would be a shame not to share it.” —Recipe submitter hhuffman4
Easy Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake
“This lemon cake with a blueberry filling is an easy cake mix-cake with marvelous frosting.” —Recipe creator Kamill
Easy Apple Crisp
“This apple crisp with cake mix is an easy recipe for using leftover apples from the fall.” —Recipe creator Mary
Apricot Danish Coffee Cake
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“This is delicious! Easy to make, but impressive looking. Will be making this again.” —Allrecipes member carecarl
White Almond Wedding Cake
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“A wonderful white wedding cake recipe. The secret ingredient of sour cream makes this cake so moist, dense, and delicious. I use this recipe for my kids’ birthdays, but it’s a favorite for wedding cakes, too.” —Recipe creator CUPYCAKESMURF
Cake Batter Ice Cream
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“I LOVED IT!!! This was my first attempt at making ice cream—and it was THE BEST!” —Allrecipes member Janie
Cake Mix Cookies
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“These cake mix cookies are yummy and simple to make with just 3 easy ingredients!” —Recipe creator Hannah
Blackberry Wine Cake
“This blackberry wine cake is an easy recipe to make. In this dessert, cake mix is combined with blackberry wine and blackberry-flavored gelatin, then baked in a Bundt pan.” —Recipe creator EYEPEAR
Pistachio Cake with Frosting
“Flavor was great! Very moist!” —Allrecipes member msharonj
Frog Cupcakes
“They were so cute and fun! I made them for my family and they were such a hit!” —Allrecipes member Electra
Best Ever Piña Colada Cake
“This piña colada poke cake recipe is amazingly simple to make. Enjoy tropical flavor in every bite!” —Recipe creator SunnyDaysNora
Strawberry Sheet Cake
“A cake box mix is taken to the next level with the addition of strawberry purée.” —Allrecipes Allstar Yoly
Bar Cookies from Cake Mix
Molly
“I am a lazy baker and a big fan of good easy dessert recipes. I have made this several times for that reason. I love it and so does my family.” —Allrecipes member MN Patty Lou
Sweetheart Cupcakes
Celeste
“I fixed these for a January bridal shower. They were just as beautiful as pictured.” —Allrecipes member Cyndi D.
Easter Basket Cake
“This was so fun and super easy!!!” —Allrecipes member Christina Thorell
Pop Cake
“This variation of the poke cake uses raspberry gelatin and lemon-lime soda to make it extra moist.” —Recipe submitter jojolyn
Italian Lemon Cream Cake
“Beyond delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Light and airy with a hint of lemon.” —Allrecipes member debbie
Cherry Crunch Cake
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“I loved this simple dessert. So easy to make and no real cleanup.” —Allrecipes member Patricia Hynoski
Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
“AMAZING! I can’t wait to make these again. The cake was so moist and flavorful and the tequila in the frosting made it taste just like a margarita.” —Allrecipes member Haley Heath
White Tres Leches Cake
“I brought this to a work potluck and everyone is asking me to make it again. Delicious!” —Allrecipes member Kim
Neapolitan Bundt Cake
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“This is truly delicious. I also expected three distinct layers, and was really surprised when I cut the cake and saw the swirl effect. A nice, light and moist dessert.” —Allrecipes member BARBIEL
Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries
“Very nice moist cake, not too sweet. The basil and balsamic vinegar flavours were unique and tasty.” —Allrecipes member Anne
Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes
“I had a blast with these cupcakes! I made them in honor of Halloween.” —Allrecipes member tiffany
Blueberry Bottom Cake
“This cake is light, airy, and super refreshing with a lovely presentation, not to mention super easy to make.” —Allrecipes Allstar Yoly
Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Shana Keith
“This fresh peach cobbler with cake mix is so simple, yet it wins rave reviews. It’s a quick but company-worthy cobbler.” —Recipe submitter Rebecca Lentz
Hamburger Cake
“This is a wonderful cake that looks just like a giant hamburger. I made one for my nephew and it was a delightful hit.” —Recipe submitter Gail
American Flag Cake
“Absolute best show-stopping cake I have ever served! My guests were so impressed that they didn’t want to cut into it—but they did and the taste was superb!” —Allrecipes member minaayindra
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
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“These cake mix cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious. I make them the night before, take them out in the morning and let them rise.” —Recipe submitter Arvilla
Sopapilla Cupcakes
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“A cinnamon sugary cupcake reminiscent of the deep-fried Mexican dessert!” —Recipe submitter MrsFisher0729
Cookies ‘n Cream Cake
“Very good, simple cake to make. Always gets a lot of attention.” —Recipe submitter Suzanne Stull
Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix
lutzflcat
“These cookie bars are the easiest, most delicious dessert or snack to make with cake mix. I always get rave reviews when I make these!” —Recipe creator Caitlin
Cantaloupe Crunch
Cambria Mae
“This cantaloupe dessert is a great way to get anyone to eat cantaloupe. It’s quick, easy, and delicious.” —Recipe submitter DEMMORG