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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 ooey-gooey butter cake

Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country oat cake

Country Oat Cake

Made with plain low-fat yogurt, eggs, egg substitute, vegetable oil, water, apple, oats

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grandma's wine cake

Grandma's Wine Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for orange soak cake

Orange Soak Cake

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

recipe for chocolate cherry cake with fudge icing

Chocolate Cherry Cake with Fudge Icing

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, milk, dark chocolate fudge cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, almond extract, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for devil's brownie cake

Devil's Brownie Cake

This easy-to-make dessert features a devil's food cake base topped with a creamy layer, baked to perfection. A must-try for chocolate and cheesecake lovers!


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy butterscotch cake

Easy Butterscotch Cake

Made with pecans, butterscotch chips, butterscotch pudding mix, milk, yellow cake mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for streusel pound cake

Streusel Pound Cake

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for amaretto-almond cake

Amaretto-Almond Cake

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

recipe for cream soda cake

Cream Soda Cake

Made with Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, water, strawberry gelatin, cream soda, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baileys irish cream bars

Baileys Irish Cream Bars

Made with yellow cake mix, eggs, Bailey's Irish cream, oil, cream cheese vanilla frosting, white chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pumpkin caramel cake

Pumpkin Caramel Cake

Made with caramel ice cream topping, cinnamon, spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston cream cheesecake

Boston Cream Cheesecake

Made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, unsweetened baking chocolate

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 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 yum yum cake

Yum Yum Cake

Made with pecans, miniature marshmallows, white cake mix, oil, eggs, water, chocolate chips, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for orange slice cake mix in a can

Orange Slice Cake Mix In A Can

This recipe is not only for a delicious cake, but it makes a beautiful gift when packaged in a decorated can. Great for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blueberry pineapple dump cake

Blueberry Pineapple Dump Cake

Made with crushed pineapple, nonstick cooking spray, butter, yellow cake mix, blueberry pie filling

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry pineapple dump cake

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chocolate brownie pudding cake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake

Made with margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, water, cocoa powder, brownie mix, egg

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pineapple pound cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pound Cake

Made with flour, eggs, pound cake mix, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for upside down ugly cake

Upside Down Ugly Cake

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


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 sweet southern coconut cake

Sweet Southern Coconut Cake

Made with coconut, Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, white cake mix, buttermilk, water, coconut flavoring, eggs, cream of coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel flan cake

Caramel Flan Cake

Made with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, egg yolks, egg, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, yellow cake mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple cider bundt cake

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemonade poke cake

Lemonade Poke Cake

Made with lemon cake mix, lemonade concentrate, powdered sugar, frozen whipped topping

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elvis presley cake

Elvis Presley Cake

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chunky monkey cake

Chunky Monkey Cake

Made with chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, bananas, yellow cake mix, water, eggs, vegetable oil, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grape juice layer cake

Grape Juice Layer Cake

Made with lemon peel, Concord grape juice, water, cornstarch, salt, sugar, lemon juice, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blueberry dump cake

Blueberry Dump Cake

Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, blueberries, sugar, white cake mix, nuts, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pineapple coconut rum cake

Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake

Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, cream of coconut, rum, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 cherry crunch cake

Cherry Crunch Cake

This dessert is always a hit. Layers of white cake mix and cherry pie filling are topped with pecans for an easy one-pan dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for harvey wallbanger cake

Harvey Wallbanger Cake

Reminiscent of the famous cocktail, this Harvey Wallbanger cake starts with an orange cake mix and adds Galliano, a sweet yellow liqueur, for added flavor and color.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate chip pound cake

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, vegetable oil, flour, pound cake mix, water, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rocky road layer cake

Rocky Road Layer Cake

Made with buttermilk, eggs, oil, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, confectioners' sugar, unsweetened chocolate, milk, marshmallow fluff or creme

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate cake with mocha mousse and whipped cream frosting

Chocolate Cake With Mocha Mousse And Whipped Cream Frosting

Made with eggs, sugar, prepared coffee or coffee liqueur, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas rainbow cake

Christmas Rainbow Cake

Made with Cool Whip, water, lime gelatin powder, white cake mix, cherry gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basic pineapple upside down cake from cake mix

Basic Pineapple Upside Down Cake From Cake Mix

Made with halved walnuts, yellow cake mix, dark brown sugar, butter, sliced pineapple, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pump cake

Pump Cake

Made with light cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix, mandarin oranges, unsalted butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pecan pie cake

Pecan Pie Cake

Made with pecans, yellow cake mix, butter, eggs, light corn syrup, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peppermint patty chocolate cake

Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cake

Made with canola oil, eggs, peppermint liqueur, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, milk chocolate frosting, peppermint...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for greek lemon cake

Greek Lemon Cake

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach pie cake

Peach Pie Cake

Made with butter, flour, size) yellow cake mix, peach pie filling, eggs, lemon extract, nuts, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 9 minute microwave pineapple cake

9 Minute Microwave Pineapple Cake

Made with egg, white cake mix, sliced pineapple, brown sugar, butter, maraschino cherries

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pina colada sheet cake

Pina Colada Sheet Cake

Made with shredded coconut, yellow cake, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, dark rum, crushed pineapple, frozen whipped topping

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dr. pepper cherry marshmallow cake

Dr. Pepper Cherry Marshmallow Cake

Made with vegetable oil, dark sweet cherries, cherry syrup, Dr. Pepper, cherry gelatin, almond extract, yellow cake mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hokey pokey cake

Hokey Pokey Cake

Made with toffee bits, frozen whipped topping, chocolate cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch ice cream topping

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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