Cakes from Mixes

Elevate your dessert game with this lemon cake recipe, made with a convenient cake mix that saves time without sacrificing taste. The secret ingredients are pineapple, marshmallows...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you're looking for something a little different, give this old-fashioned tomato soup cake a try. The tomato soup enhances the flavor of the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with confectioners' sugar, white cake mix, strawberry gelatin powder, flour, water, eggs, frozen sliced strawberries, vegetable oil, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with almonds, yellow cake mix, nutmeg, eggs, eggnog, vegetable oil, rum, rum flavoring, brandy flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Get ready to indulge in a dessert that's as easy as pie - well, cake, actually. This chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with Oreo cookies, gummi worms, chocolate frosting, chocolate cake mix


Time:   30-60 minutes

Dump cakes are made by topping a fruit filling with dry cake mix then baking. This version uses strawberry pie filling combined with crushed pineapple.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cake is perfect for any occasion or just because. The banana cake is light and moist, while the crunchy topping gives it an extra bit of texture and flavor.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, almonds, yellow cake mix, ground nutmeg, rum, eggs, eggnog

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with nuts, cool whip, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, milk, cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with confectioner's sugar, almonds, white cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate ice cream topping, German chocolate cake mix, Cool Whip, Heath bars

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, pecans, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, rum

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

What a delicious way to dress up a box of cake mix! Stir in some mashed ripe banana and chopped Butterfinger candy bars for a decadent treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Say hello to your new favorite dessert hybrid: the raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake. Just wait until you see (and taste) the harmonious blend of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tired of the same old cake recipes? Shake things up with this watermelon cake that cleverly combines fruity flavor with moist texture. And, it's a breeze to make for bakers of all...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

One of our favorite Easter desserts is this coconut cream cake made from a cake mix. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect hint of coconut flavor. Plus, it's super easy to...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This summery recipe starts with a white cake mix that is mixed with crushed pineapple, rum, and egg white. Once baked it's topped with a sweet pineapple icing and garnished with...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with brown sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This light pumpkin cake has a creamy filling made with a hint of warm spice.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with whipped topping, candy bars, chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with blueberry pie filling, cinnamon, white cake mix, quick-cooking rolled oats, margarine, egg, nuts, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with German chocolate, chocolate chips, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, margarine, water, sour cream, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, orange extract, peach schnapps, orange juice, powdered sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with milk chocolate candy bar, pecans, yellow cake mix, sugar, crushed pineapple, coconut, vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cherry gelatin mix, mini-marshmallows, chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecans, maraschino cherries, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, milk, bananas, sugar, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with apricots, brandy, sugar, fruit starter, peaches, pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A yellow cake is baked and topped with crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with nuts, coconut, brown sugar, white cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, eggs, milk, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, powdered sugar, pound-cake mix, butter or margarine, eggs, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon juice, lemon cake mix, apricot nectar, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with whipping cream, lemon cake mix, coconut, orange peel, evaporated milk, orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, almonds, yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, Amaretto liqueur, almond extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, nutmeg, sherry or port wine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with margarine or butter, crushed pineapple, fresh or frozen blueberries, lemon cake mix, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, nuts, pound cake mix, brown sugar, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

While this cake won't win any beauty pagents it will steal the show on the dessert table. The cocoa-marshmallow layer turns into a rich, gooey frosting that makes this cake...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The sweet and buttery orange glaze soaks into the baked cake making it extra moist and flavorful. No need for additional frosting with this cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, white cake mix, crushed pineapple, sugar, cream cheese, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, flour, bananas

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make dessert a breeze with this blueberry dump cake. A mix of blueberry pie filling, yellow cake mix, butter, and walnuts creates a comforting dish that's ready in just...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, butter, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, bourbon, eggs, milk, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with egg whites, cream of tartar, yellow cake mix, egg yolks, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange juice concentrate, orange peel

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon juice, lemon peel, lemon cake mix , farina, milk, eggs, oil, walnuts, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This coffee cake is so moist and flavorful that you don't need a glaze or frosting. Just dust with powdered sugar and you have a wonderful dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with allspice, cinnamon, yellow cake mix, butter or margarine, eggs, apple cider

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours