7-up replaces the liquid in the cake batter, giving it a lighter texture and slight citrus flavor.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cooking With Convenience Foods

Of course, if we had the time, money, and energy to make everything from scratch we would, wouldn't we? But let's face it, that's not a reality for most of us (at least not every day!). So, cheat a little and sneak some convenience items into your recipes without anyone knowing!
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7-up Cake
7-Up Cobbler Bake
A delicious dessert with only three ingredients. Cherry pie filling is topped with dry yellow cake mix and 7-up soda is poured over the top then baked until done.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Extra Light Chocolate Cake
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
Skillet Cobbler
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
Graham-Streusel Coffee Cake
Made with graham cracker crumbs, pecans or walnuts, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, butter or margarine, yellow or white cake mix, water, oil, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Dutch Oven Dump Cobbler
Fruit cobbler is one of the most delicious and easy-to-make desserts that you can prepare using a Dutch oven.
Method: campfire, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jell-O Poke Cake
Poke cakes let the topping sink down into the cake creating layers of flavor (and a fun design when you cut into them)
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mushroom Soup Meatloaf
This perfectly tender meatloaf is drenched in a rich mushroom sauce before serving.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Applesauce Cake With Cake Mix
This simple 3-ingredient Bundt cake is amazing! Made with just cake mix, eggs, and applesauce yet turns out flavorful and moist.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Soup Shepherd's Pie
A twist on classic Shepherd's pie using ground beef and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Corn Fritters
Easy peasy corn fritters that you can twist and turn a dozen ways depending on what you're craving. Throw in some onions or jalapenos, experiment your heart out.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sock It To Me Cake
This classic coffee cake is filled with pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon and drizzled with a sweet glaze.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler doesn't get much easier than this. Bisquick takes the guesswork out of getting the batter just right. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese Bread
Biscuits just got a makeover. This cheddar-loaded biscuit bread is great with eggs, creamy grits, gravy - just about any savory breakfast you can imagine.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Dr. Pepper
Heat and lemon turn this popular soft drink into a soothing warm beverage and a great remedy for a cough or sore throat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Cherry Dump Cake
Dump cakes are not only easy to make, but everyone loves them! This version is made with cherry pie filling that's topped with dry yellow cake mix and pecans.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Double Fudge Coca Cola Cake
Coca cola has a slightly spicy flavor to it which shines through in this chocolate cake recipe. It's just like they serve at Cracker Barrel...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Peach Enchiladas
Made with Mountain Dew or Sprite, peaches, butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ginger Ale Pound Cake
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
Cheesecake with Cake Mix
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
Coca-Cola Roast Beef
Seriously, this works! A roast, soup mix, and a can of coke are all you need for a moist and flavorful oven-roasted masterpiece.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Dr Pepper Spaghetti
A can of Dr Pepper is the secret to this rich pasta recipe that has a hint of sweetness to complement the savory Italian flavors.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Bisquick Without Shortening
This recipe is the perfect way to save money and have control over the ingredients in your baking mix. You can easily make a double or triple batch to have on hand...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bisquick Blackberry Dumplings
Create a delicious mess with Bisquick blackberry dumplings. A simple recipe where frozen berries meet a fluffy dough.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pot Roast With Cola, Onion Soup, And Chili Sauce
Whether you've got a few hours to cook it in the crock pot or you want to get the work done the day before, this cola infused, chili sauce glazed roast...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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