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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 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 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 apple spice cake trifle

Apple Spice Cake Trifle

Made with cinnamon applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, apple pie filling, butter, ground cinnamon, milk, vanilla pudding mix, whipped topping mix, frozen whipped topping

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chocolate tunnel of love cake

Chocolate Tunnel Of Love Cake

Made with corn syrup, semisweet chocolate, chocolate cake mix, margarine, cream cheese, sugar, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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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 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 sand pail dessert

Sand Pail Dessert

Made with candies, yellow cake, angel food cake or pound cake, vanilla pudding, graham crackers


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 rhubarb dump cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake

Made with water, rhubarb, sugar, white cake mix, raspberry gelatin powder, miniature marshmallows, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 tiramisu cake

Tiramisu Cake

Made with mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, powdered sugar, coffee liqueur, brewed black coffee


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon blueberry brunch cake

Lemon Blueberry Brunch Cake

Made with powdered sugar, almonds or pecans, blueberry fruit pie filling, eggs, water, cream cheese, margarine or butter, lemon cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for twinkie cake

Twinkie Cake

Made with vanilla extract, butter, yellow cake mix, milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, shortening

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon loaf cake

Lemon Loaf Cake

Made with lemon juice, icing sugar, lemon gelatin powder, water, corn oil, lemon supreme cake mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 coconut cream pound cake

Coconut Cream Pound Cake

Made with powdered sugar, white cake mix, sour cream, water, butter, coconut flavoring, eggs, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 moist chocolate cake with sour cream frosting

Moist Chocolate Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Made with cocoa powder, devil's food chocolate cake, water, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cake mix turtle cake

Cake Mix Turtle Cake

Made with chopped pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, chocolate cake mix, caramels, sweetened condensed milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 orange blossom cake

Orange Blossom Cake

Made with orange juice, yellow cake mix, orange marmalade, powdered sugar, orange peel

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 perfect peaches and cream cake

Perfect Peaches And Cream Cake

Made with vegetable oil, heavy whipping cream, eggs, peach preserves, powdered sugar, butter, peach-flavored liqueur, vanilla, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for orange angel food cake

Orange Angel Food Cake

Made with orange extract or flavoring, angel food cake mix, water, orange juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin pie dump cake

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

Made with butter, yellow cake mix, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, sugar, pumpkin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip bundt cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Made with coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, peanuts, white (or yellow) cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, vegetable oil, water, eggs, peanut butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 back to school cupcakes

Back to School Cupcakes

Made with chocolate or vanilla frosting, angel food cake mix, milk chocolate candy

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream cheesecake cupcakes

Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

Made with cream cheese, yellow cake mix, water, butter, eggs, frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 fruit cocktail cake

Fruit Cocktail Cake

Made with margarine, sugar, evaporated milk, yellow cake mix, fruit cocktail, coconut flakes, eggs, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mug cake mixes

Mug Cake Mixes

Made with powdered lemonade mix, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, confectioners' sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate italian cream cake

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

Made with non-dairy whipped topping, instant chocolate pudding mix, vanilla extract, chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 merry berries and cream cake

Merry Berries And Cream Cake

Made with fresh berries, pound cake mix, milk, eggs, whipping cream, sugar, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apricot nectar cake

Apricot Nectar Cake

Made with confectioners' sugar, butter, butter cake mix, sugar, apricot nectar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 ho ho cake

Ho Ho Cake

Made with chocolate cake mix, sugar, butter or margarine, vegetable shortening, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, fudge frosting

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crumb cake

Crumb Cake

Made with cinnamon, margarine or butter, yellow cake mix, flour, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 french banana cake

French Banana Cake

Made with pecans, bananas, water, white vinegar, baking soda, white cake mix, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 gluten free zucchini applesauce spice cake

Gluten Free Zucchini Applesauce Spice Cake

Made with zucchini, applesauce, gluten-free spice cake mix, egg, egg white, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy orange cake

Easy Orange Cake

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, yellow cake mix, mandarin orange slices

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for holiday pink champagne cake

Holiday Pink Champagne Cake

Made with red food coloring, dry champagne, white cake mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter cake

Peanut Butter Cake

Made with milk, powdered sugar, peanut butter, yellow cake mix, creamy peanut butter, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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