By Cake Type

Let's face it, cake mixes get it right but they can be a bit boring. Doctor up a box of white cake mix with this easy recipe that will make it taste like homemade.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cheesecake with a twist! The crust is made from dry cake mix and it also uses cake mix in the cheesecake batter. Top with your choice of fruit pie filling flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A slice of this copycat Entenmann's pound cake is the perfect way to end a meal, or to enjoy as a snack. The rich, dense cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of lemon...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cake is made with a cream cheese pound cake base and is infused with flavors of lemon, vanilla, and orange. It is then topped with a homemade lemon glaze that makes...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A moist and flavorful yellow cake made from scratch. Try topping it with a rich chocolate or strawberry buttercream frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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A light carrot cake made with yellow cake mix, shredded carrots, pineapple, and spices and topped with cream cheese frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This delightful cake features a layer of apple pie filling, topped with a spice cake mix, and then finished with a drizzle of melted butter and chopped nuts.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The addition of ginger ale in this pound cake recipe helps give it a little extra sweetness and makes the cake texture a bit lighter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cinnamon creme coffee cake is a slice of heaven, with layers of buttery cake, sweet cinnamon filling, and a hint of almond to make breakfast the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Bring a taste of Spain into your kitchen with this decadent Spanish sponge cake also known as bizcocho. It's a light and delicate cake with just a hint of lemon.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Don't deny yourself a sweet treat just because you're on a low carb diet! This tasty cake is made with almond flour and Splenda to satisfy your sugar craving without...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ready to spice up your baking routine? This Dutch treat, also known as Ontbijtkoek, promises to be your sweet little secret.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Make your own copycat version of Sara Lee's famous butter coffee cake starting with a box of yellow cake mix.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This classic 12-egg white angel food cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor. Perfect for any special occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The chocolate cake at Bill Knapp's was a favorite of chocoholics. It's a simple chocolate cake that is drenched with a rich chocolate sauce and served with a scoop...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This two-ingredient recipe is amazingly good with just the right amount of lemon flavor. hint: it also works with other pie filling flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The crumbly topping on this apple crisp is made from white cake mix, cinnamon, and butter. Easy and oh so good!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This dense cake is perfect for any occasion. This cake is made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, and it has a rich flavor that everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, rum, Frangelico liqueur, yellow cake mix

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe is for the person who loves Southern food and dessert. The best part of this skillet cobbler is that it can be made in one pan for less cleanup.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with rum extract, orange extract, almond extract, lemon extract, vanilla extract, butter flavoring, flour, baking soda, salt, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Unwinding at home can sure feel luxurious with a slice of beach cake in hand. By the time you finish making it, you might find yourself dreaming of sandy shores and sunshine.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You don't need to be a pastry chef to make a decadent cake. The Kahlua brings a bold and rich coffee flavor that blends perfectly with the chocolate fudge cake mix for a truly...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This triple lemon cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The lemon cake mix is combined with lemon gelatin and the warm cake is drizzled with a lemon glaze for the ultimate...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready to shake up your breakfast routine with this coffee cake. Packed with cinnamon and walnuts, this cake is as delightful as it is easy to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A creamy filling inside the cake makes for a delicious surprise. Best of all, this upsized version of the Hostess Ding Dong is big enough to share.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A strawberry daiquiri flavored version of the popular "poke" cake made with strawberry cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, daiquiri mix, and fresh strawberries.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A generous pour of dark rum mixed with crushed pineapple and whipped cream makes some buzz-inducing icing for a delicious layered coconut-rum cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe is a great example of how you can dress up a simple box of cake mix to taste like homemade

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Perfect for spring holidays, baby showers, bridal showers, and pink-themed birthday parties - this cake really is "pretty in pink".

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

A basic sponge cake is a light and airy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's a classic cake that can be dressed up with fruit, frosting, or used in another dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A great coffee cake is all about that crucial crumbly topping. This Starbucks copycat nails it, mixing chopped pecans into the brown sugar-cinnamon crumb.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, vanilla extract, butter, water, cocoa powder, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with 7-up, butter, shortening, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A moist blend of yellow cake and chocolate pudding mix, spiced up with Kahlua and vodka. Topped with a Kahlua glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Death by this dessert couldn't be sweeter. A tasteful blend of coffee and chocolate, flavored with vanilla to make a rich, moist, perfect chocolate cake that melts in your...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You may gain a few pounds just from reading this recipe! It's a triple chocolate kahlua cake drizzled with a buttery kahlua coffee glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with creamy butter and fine cake flour, this timeless pound cake is perfect for any occasion. Simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The perfect dessert for a special occasion! This decadent chocolate cake is infused with dark rum, making it an indulgent treat that everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A rich and moist rummy cake batter gets baked in a Bundt pan and glazed with a sweet rum icing. You'll never know it started with a box of yellow cake mix!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Classic Boston cream pie is made with sponge cake and vanilla pastry cream. This simplified version uses pound cake and vanilla pudding.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a basic, but delicious, chocolate pound cake. It's baked in a Bundt pan and you can frost or glaze it as you wish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Whip up this delightful cinnamon nut cake using a basic yellow cake mix, enhanced with layers of crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This not-quite from scratch cake is extra moist with the addition of instant pudding mix. Top with lemon buttercream frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Want to fool people into thinking a cake made from a mix was actually made from scratch? Add mayonnaise to it! It gives the cake extra moisture and improves the texture -...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This simple pound cake is made with cake mix which means it turns out perfect every time. The chocolate chips add an extra touch of sweetness to the cake and make it even...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours