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Cakes from Mixes

Cakes from Mixes

Start with a cake mix and let your imagination go wild with these recipes. These are so delicious they'll taste like you made them from scratch



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recipe for daffodil cake

Daffodil Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate chip bundt cake

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

What's not to love about a chocolate chip bundt cake? This rich and delicious cake is perfect for any occasion. It uses a cake mix combined with pudding mix for a decadent...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down pound cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake

Get ready to flip for this pineapple upside down pound cake! Made in a crock pot with pound cake mix, this cake is as convenient as it is delicious.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker self-frosting fudge cake

Slow Cooker Self-Frosting Fudge Cake

A self-frosting crockpot cake sounds like a college student's fantasy, but it's real! Water and chocolate syrup on top of the batter ensure a (literally) effortless...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream of coconut cake

Cream Of Coconut Cake

This cake is so moist and delicious. It's perfect for summer parties or anytime you want a tropical dessert. It's made with cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for old-fashioned tomato soup cake with brown sugar frosting

Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

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

recipe for slow cooker steamed cherry cake

Slow Cooker Steamed Cherry Cake

A delicious cake any time of the year. The crock pot makes wonderfully moist cakes since it produces steam vs baking with only dry heat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for banana pudding cake

Banana Pudding Cake

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


recipe for strawberry dump cake

Strawberry Dump Cake

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

recipe for dark chocolate and raspberry layer cake

Dark Chocolate And Raspberry Layer Cake

Made with raspberries, powdered sugar, non-stick cooking spray, cocoa powder, chocolate fudge cake mix, water, prune baby food, eggs, seedless raspberry...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for killarney cake

Killarney Cake

Made with green maraschino cherries, heavy cream, creme de menthe, peppermint extract, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oreo cookie filled cake

Oreo Cookie Filled Cake

Made with milk, confectioners' sugar, chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, semisweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, margarine, butter cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheese burger cake

Cheese Burger Cake

Made with milk chocolate frosting, sugar, jelly candy leaves, white cake mix, brownie mix, flat cookies, vanilla frosting, food coloring

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy luscious lemon cake

Easy Luscious Lemon Cake

This recipe uses lemon cake mix and instant pudding, promising a moist, flavorful cake within just 35 minutes. Ideal for beginners and loved by everyone!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butterscotch cake with creamy frosting

Butterscotch Cake With Creamy Frosting

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gummi worm cake

Gummi Worm Cake

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pink valentine's angel food cake

Pink Valentine's Angel Food Cake

Made with strawberry gelatin, strawberries, angel food cake, salt, water, whipping cream


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for heart-shaped cake

Heart-Shaped Cake

Made with small candies or colored sprinkles, red food coloring, powdered sugar, cake mix, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggnog cake with rum syrup

Eggnog Cake with Rum Syrup

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggnog bundt cake

Eggnog Bundt Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for watermelon cake

Watermelon Cake

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

recipe for easter coconut cream cake

Easter Coconut Cream Cake

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

recipe for summer pineapple cake

Summer Pineapple Cake

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


recipe for bacardi rum cake

Bacardi Rum Cake

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin angel food cake with ginger-cream filling

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake With Ginger-Cream Filling

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for better than sex chocolate chip cake

Better Than Sex Chocolate Chip Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fuzzy navel cake

Fuzzy Navel Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blueberry dessert pizza with cake mix crust

Blueberry Dessert Pizza With Cake Mix Crust

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick german chocolate cake

Quick German Chocolate Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for milk chocolate bar cake

Milk Chocolate Bar Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pineapple and coconut better than sex cake

Pineapple And Coconut Better Than Sex Cake

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

recipe for hawaiian delight cake

Hawaiian Delight Cake

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


recipe for rave reviews coconut pudding cake

Rave Reviews Coconut Pudding Cake

Made with yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, water, eggs, oil, walnuts or pecans, butter or margarine, coconut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry surprise cake

Cherry Surprise Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bailey's irish cream cake

Bailey's Irish Cream Cake

Made with eggs, Bailey's Irish cream, yellow cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, oil, water, vodka

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for banana bundt cake with pineapple

Banana Bundt Cake With Pineapple

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for friendship fruit cake

Friendship Fruit Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for decadent slow cooker chocolate delight dessert

Decadent Slow Cooker Chocolate Delight Dessert

Made with chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix, chocolate cake mix, sour cream, chocolate chips, water, eggs, vegetable oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for blueberry pineapple delight cake

Blueberry Pineapple Delight Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon apricot cake

Lemon Apricot Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana split cake

Banana Split Cake

Made with coconut, Cool Whip, bananas, yellow cake mix, frozen strawberries, crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding mix, cream cheese, peanuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for almost heaven cake

Almost Heaven Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic orange chiffon cake

Classic Orange Chiffon Cake

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

recipe for apple buttermilk spice cake

Apple Buttermilk Spice Cake

Made with buttercream frosting, nuts, tart apples, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, spice cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for punch bowl cake

Punch Bowl Cake

Made with pecans, angel food or yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, cherry pie filling, pineapple, whipped topping

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange supreme cake

Orange Supreme Cake

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

recipe for easy apple cake

Easy Apple Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate crunch cake

Chocolate Crunch Cake

Made with butter or margarine, devils food cake mix, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for amaretto cake

Amaretto Cake

Made with powdered sugar, yellow cake mix, eggs, vanilla instant pudding mix, water, vegetable oil, almond extract, amaretto

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mandarin orange coffee cake

Mandarin Orange Coffee Cake

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





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