Boxed cake mix is an underrated secret weapon that you can use to whip up amazing dessert easily and quickly without compromising on flavor. It's the time-saving hack everyone needs in their lives!
This list of yellow cake mix recipes is all about variety - in texture, taste, and color. Have fun experimenting with roll cakes, poke cakes, and even snickerdoodles, using a range of ingredients like fruits, chocolate, spices, and more. There's something here for everyone, including grumpy old grandpa who doesn't want anything sweet!
It's incredible how easy this cake is to make. Loaded with cinnamon and icing, this cake is aromatic and ridiculously delicious. There's nothing quite as satisfying as gently swirling the cinnamon sugar in the batter to get gorgeous brown ribbons. Smothered in a simple powdered sugar and milk icing, this cake is dripping in flavor!
Using a yellow cake mix, this recipe allows you to have banana bread all day, every day. In a fraction of the time, you're getting a fluffy, moist, flavorful dessert that pairs exceptionally well with a glass of cold milk. All you need is to do is mix six simple ingredients together before passing the baton to your oven.
If you enjoy the classic Boston Cream pie, you won't be able to get enough of this simpler version. This dessert only requires eggs, oil, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding, and chocolate frosting. After poking the holes, make sure to whisk your pudding well for a few minutes before pouring it onto the cake. Serve chilled!
This is a buttery, caramelized version of the iconic Christmas fruitcake. Turn things around with this upside-down cake featuring your favorite candied fruits, nuts, and trusty yellow cake mix. This holiday dessert is topped with corn syrup and butter infused with a spicy mix of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Freeze your cake for later or serve warm with whipped cream.
In this recipe, a delightful apple-cinnamon pie filling is topped with caramel squares and yellow box cake mix and then baked until golden brown. It might surprise you that you can create such a special-looking dessert with just five ingredients! Entice your guests even further by serving your dump cake warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Save yourself a trip to your favorite coffee place by making your very own coffee cake. The dessert's base is tender and light from the yellow cake box mix, perfectly complementing the heavy crunchy top. To finish, dust your cooled cake with a dusting of powdered sugar.
A cake that's bursting with bright citrusy flavor, this lemon poke cake is so moist that it just melts in your mouth. Baking shortcuts can deliver some amazing results, as seen in this recipe's clever use of yellow cake mix and boxed Jell-O. The sweet and tart glaze combined with whipped cream and fresh berries makes this classic cake to die for!
Bundt cakes, when done right, make for some very impressive desserts, and this pineapple cake is no different. Take the work of frosting away by baking something that's readily decorated upon flipping over. And the brown sugar and butter glaze perfectly complements the fruity light flavor of this cake!
Here's another bundt cake that uses a yellow cake mix and turns your beloved fizzy drink into a delicious moist lemon dessert. This cake only needs eight ingredients, including stuff for the icing! Combine your cake mix with instant lemon pudding and 7-Up and bake for about an hour. Finally, drizzle on your lemon icing for a bright, zesty flavor!
Four ingredients and 20 minutes - that's all it takes to make these delicious chocolate chip cookies! This simple recipe only requires yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and chocolate chips. Just mix and bake; fool-proof baking doesn't get any better than this. You can also switch things up with candy, butterscotch chips, or white chocolate instead of chocolate chips.
A soft, yummy snickerdoodle is coming your way, and it'll be ready before you spell it. To make this dessert, combine your cake mix with eggs and vegetable oil, and start rolling. When your dough balls are ready, toss them in the delicious cinnamon-sugar mix, and bake for a mere 10 minutes!
Impossible to resist, these butter cookies are unbelievably simple, chewy, and moist. Made with cake mix, butter, and cream cheese, these cookies are also super fun to decorate. Make sure to sprinkle powdered sugar when the cookies come out of the oven for a beautiful light frost.
Lumpy, crunchy, and chewy oatmeal cookies are so underrated! This recipe is a great reminder of just how delicious they are. You can manage the level of sweetness from the cake mix with semi-sweet chocolate chips for the perfect taste. Get your glass of milk ready to dunk these babies in!
When you have a love affair with peanut butter, you want it in everything. Here's one way to incorporate this decadent spread in an after-school snack your kids will adore. You can bake a batch of cookies in no time using just four ingredients. Perfectly browned, these cookies are amazingly scrumptious and just waiting to be devoured!
Light, refreshing, and sweet, this is a simple version of the iconic Mexican tres leches cake. You need cake mix, eggs, oil, water, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Once baked, serve with whipped cream topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Who doesn't love a recipe that uses readily available ingredients that you don't have to labor over? Get out your canned cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, oats, almond extract, and butter. This cobbler, or dump cake, made with lots of shortcuts is so decadent that no one will bat an eye! Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream!
Summer is so much more fun when you have a strawberry shortcake in a jar. To make these individual desserts, all you have to do is bake your yellow cake using the directions on the box and crumble it into chunks. After that, fill your jars with pretty layers of cake, whipped frosting, and fresh strawberries. Serve!
If you love the idea of fruits in dessert, here's one with mandarin orange and pineapple that even the kids can whip up. The cake is citrusy and deliciously moist! Add a frosting made of cool whip, crushed pineapple, and vanilla pudding mix, and you have a stunning dessert on your plate.
Half an hour - that's how long it takes to prepare this simple, refreshing dessert. Who will say no to a light and fluffy pineapple cake, especially when it's topped with whipped cream frosting and even more fruit? This one's an absolute crowd-pleaser!
You don't need to be a professional to bake a pistachio cake. With a box of yellow cake mix, instant pistachio pudding mix, and an assortment of simple ingredients, you have a vibrant green, nutty cake that's beautifully soft and light. Finish with crushed pistachios or toasted coconut.
Rhubarb cake is what spring is all about, and with this recipe on hand, it won't take much work at all. Easily modified to fit your dietary needs, this cake is delightfully moist and doesn't need any garnishing. However, a dollop of cream or vanilla ice cream makes this a wonderfully scrumptious dessert for the season.
A cake that's fool-proof might sound too good to be true; let this cake prove you wrong. Simple and yummy, this dessert features layers of walnut, yellow cake, shredded coconut, and crushed pineapple. If you prefer something other than walnut, try pecan or simply go without any nuts. Complete the fool's cake with a garnish of cherries on top.
Packed with peanut butter and hot fudge, this cake is deliciously moist! While it may look a little messy, this dessert is rich, decadent, and easily made in a slow cooker. If you cannot get enough of your favorite breakfast spread and peanut butter cups, this dessert was created just for you.
Can't decide between yellow cake and brownies? Why not combine both in one dessert! The two batters that create these cupcakes are quite magical to bite into. Fluffy cream cheese frosting makes these cupcakes ideal for a bake sale, potluck, or simply as a nice treat.
Baking a red velvet cake from scratch can seem intimidating for novice bakers. Luckily, this recipe offers a shortcut for you to serve up a moist, delicious chocolate-flavored cake. Paired with a classic cream cheese frosting, this red velvet cake is tough to say no to.
Would you believe that yellow cake mix also makes the best fudge? Combine yellow cake mix with powdered sugar, butter, milk, and white chocolate chips to prepare this dense, fudgy dessert. Give your oven a rest this time and put your microwave and fridge to work. Sprinkles are non-negotiable if you understand the meaning of happiness!
Dinner rolls are the perfect companions for stews, casseroles, and soups. This recipe gives you delicious dinner rolls that are on the sweeter side to balance out your savory meals. They're super simple to make with just yeast, water, cake mix, flour, and butter. Once baked, slather with butter and serve warm.
Create this showstopper dessert to end your Christmas dinner on a high note. Get into the holiday spirit with a delicious cake roll dressed with rich chocolate ganache frosting. Decorate with fresh cranberries and faux green sprigs for some holiday cheer!
Perfect for Mexican night or a pool party, these yellow cake mix cupcakes are infused with Grand Marnier, tequila, and margarita mix. Enjoy the tangy flavor from the buttercream frosting; it doesn't get better than this. If you're making these for the kids, swap out the alcohol with more margarita mix or orange juice.
Easy to make and delightfully light and fluffy, cake mix pancakes are also much sweeter and don't need the usual toppings like syrup. Of course, you can also serve them with sprinkles; the kid in you is alive and kicking! Pair with whipped cream for an unapologetically sweet dessert!
