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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 easy pumpkin bundt cake

Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This Bundt cake tastes like it was made from scratch but it secretly starts with a box of yellow cake mix.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thunder cake

Thunder Cake

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

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate cream cheese cupcakes

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, egg, Swiss chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for las vegas lemon poke cake

Las Vegas Lemon Poke Cake

If life gives you lemons, why not make a cake? Get ready to transform a humble lemon cake mix into a dazzling, show-stealing star.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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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 banana cake

Banana Cake

Made with cinnamon, pecans, brown sugar, bananas, oil, sugar, yellow cake mix, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry chocolate fudge red velvet cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake

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


recipe for chocolate peanut butter torte

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Made with water, oil, eggs, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, frozen whipped topping

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 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 raspberry poke cake

Raspberry Poke Cake

Made with water, white cake mix, raspberry gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 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


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 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 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 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 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 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 easter sunshine cake

Easter Sunshine Cake

Made with coconut, oil, eggs, orange gelatin powder, water, crushed pineapple, confectioners' sugar, orange cake mix

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 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 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 gummi worm cake

Gummi Worm Cake

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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 bourbon cake

Bourbon Cake

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

Method:   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 hawaiian angel cake

Hawaiian Angel Cake

Made with peanut brittle, rum flavoring, peanuts, green food coloring, vanilla, crushed pineapple, red food coloring

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 lemon cream dessert cake

Lemon Cream Dessert Cake

Made with lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, egg whites, lemon peel, egg yolks, lemon juice, powdered sugar, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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


recipe for slow cooker blueberry dump cake

Slow Cooker Blueberry Dump Cake

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

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 haupia cake

Haupia Cake

Made with heavy cream, water, egg whites, lemon extract, coconut, coconut milk, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for filled angel cake

Filled Angel Cake

Made with angel food cake mix, cream cheese, Cool Whip, lemon juice, strawberries, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for volcano cake

Volcano Cake

Made with powdered sugar, margarine, coconut, nuts, German chocolate cake mix, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 cotton candy cake

Cotton Candy Cake

Made with food coloring, whipped cream, angel food cake mix, gelatin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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