Turn Basic Box Mix Into Show-Stopping Cakes with These Genius Recipes

Box cake mixes are a lifesaver when you’re short on time, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for ordinary. With a few simple tweaks, you can transform a basic box mix into a cake that tastes homemade and looks bakery-worthy. By adding extra flavors, fun toppings, or layering on creamy frostings, these recipes show you how to take your cake to the next level. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just a sweet treat at home, these box mix hacks will have everyone asking for your secret. You won’t believe how easy it is to create something so delicious!

Neapolitan Bundt Cake Recipe

Bake this delicious and easy-to-make Neapolitan Bundt cake with a vanilla glaze, all topped off with chocolate ganache for extra decadence.
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The Best Pecan Pie Cake

Pecan Pie Cake is a simple and delicious cake. Topped with a pecan pie filling this tender cake will have you wanting seconds and thirds!
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Red White and Blue Cake

This Red, White, and Blue Cake is tender, delicious, and easy to make! It is the perfect cake for the patriotic holidays!
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Brownie Cake

This brownie cake is rich, decadent and filled with chocolate. This quick and easy recipe is great for holidays, birthdays and Christmas.
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Easter Funfetti Cake Recipe From Box

Easy Funfetti cake from a box mix with a few variations to make it taste like homemade – easy and sensational cake recipe.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake

This caramel pecan upside down cake has a rich cream cheese pound cake (made with a cake mix), buttery, pecan topping, & cream cheese glaze.
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Easy Classic Vanilla Layer Cake

Easy Classic Vanilla Layer Cake- moist, light 3-layer cake frosted in rich vanilla buttercream, made with pudding, sour cream, vanilla and a white cake mix.
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Lemon Sheet Cake

Lemon Sheet Cake is a tender, moist dessert that’s made with a doctored-up boxed yellow cake mix and covered with a 3-ingredient lemon glaze!
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Rum Cake

Rum Cake made with yellow cake mix, pudding, and rum to create an incredibly tender, moist cake that’s soaked in a sweet sugar glaze!
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German Chocolate Poke Cake

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with chocolate ganache and sweet coconut pecan frosting!
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Reese’s Poke Cake: A Delicious Peanut Butter Dessert Recipe

This Reese’s Poke Cake is such a decadent and easy peanut butter dessert recipe for the serious peanut butter cups lovers. This heavenly combination comes together in this chocolate peanut butter sheet cake that is perfect to bring to parties, dinners or eat just because!
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Lemon Poke Cake

Lemon poke cake is a moist cake poked and filled with zesty lemon pudding and topped with creamy Cool Whip!
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Heath Bar Cake From a Box Cake Mix

Chocolate and caramel, is there a more heavenly combination? Combine that with German Chocolate cake and I’m in! This delicious Heath Bar Cake is not only indulgent, it’s easy to make! I can’t wait to hear your feedback on this delicious cake, it’s sure to be a favorite for years to come!
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Crushed Pineapple

Pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple is a unique dessert that’s sure to impress! Made with store-bought cake mix, it’s so easy!
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Easy Black Forest Cake

A light and fluffy chocolate cake filled tangy whipped cream and juicy black cherries. This black forest cake recipe uses a cake mix but tastes homemade!
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Irish Cream Bundt Cake

This Irish cream bundt cake is moist and flavorful. It has the iconic taste of Irish cream with its milky sweet notes of vanilla, chocolate, and whiskey.
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Coconut Poke Cake Recipe

A delicious coconut poke cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion! This easy poke cake is made with coconut milk and shredded coconut.
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Margarita Bundt Cake

Your favorite cocktail is just as delicious baked into this easy Margarita Bundt Cake recipe, as it is served in a glass!
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Bacardi Pina Colada Rum Cake

This moist and delicious Bacardi Pina Colada Rum Cake is filled with tropical pineapple and coconut flavors, and of course plenty of rum!
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Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake is a tasty twist on the classic. White cake, strawberry filling, and creamy topping for an easy treat.
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