Cake Mix Recipe Hacks

You'd never guess that these easy dessert recipes that I'm sharing with you today all start out with a cake mix.

There's no shame in using a cake mix as the base of a great dessert. In fact, I've done it many times!

Let's take a few minutes today and talk about these easy delicious recipes that are all cake mix recipe hacks.

Did you know that the word "hack" means to find a creative solution? Which is just what these recipes do!

By using a cake mix to doctor up a recipe, we're creating a solution to baking something delicious without all the work of baking from scratch.

Make sure you grab the FREE Printable available in my post for Cake Mix Baking Secrets.

Smaller Cake Mix Sizes

Have you noticed that cake mix boxes have been shrinking over the years? When I first started blogging, cake mixes were around 18 ounces per box.

However, they have "shrunk" to 16.5 ounces, then down to 15.25 ounces. Now, I've read online that some brands are reducing the size even more. It's important to pay attention to the brand you purchase and the size indicated on the box!

Keep an extra package of white or vanilla cake mix in a mason jar. When you're ready to start baking, think about adding 3 to 6 tablespoons of the cake mix to the cake mix batter.

Try keeping a recipe of my Mason Jar Cake Mix in your pantry!

cake mix in a mason jar with blue gift tag.

Cake Mix Recipes

Let's take what we've learned about cake mix hacks and turn a box of cake mix into a delicious cake recipe:

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Chocolate Brownie Cake - not one but TWO cake mixes make this decadent chocolate cake with Homemade Chocolate Ganache.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Easy German Chocolate Cake - another cake mix recipe that's enhanced by a homemade coconut icing.
Easter Bundt Cake
Marble Bundt Cake
Mason Jar Cake with Strawberries
Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes
Aunt Betty's Pound Cake Recipe with Mixed Berry Compote - turn an ordinary pound cake recipe into a delicious dessert by spooning homemade mixed berry compote on top.
Patriotic Bundt Cake uses a pound cake mix.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Peach Cake with Cake Mix
Pumpkin Cobbler using a cake mix and it's made in the crock pot.
Sheet Pan Brownies using Box Mix - not a cake mix, but a brownie mix!
Strawberry Bundt Cake with Marshmallow Cream Filling - starts out easy with a cake mix but then is made even more delicious by adding a delicious marshmallow cream filling.

Cake Mix Cookies

Check out the full list of irresistible Cake Mix Cookies and bake something delicious in a flash by using a cake mix as the base!

Cake Mix Cupcakes

Elevate your baking game with effortless cupcakes made using a cake mix for a deliciously simple treat!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cupcakes - easy to make with a chocolate cake mix, but stuffed with a surprise peanut butter filling that tastes very similar to a Reese's peanut butter cup.
Cute Easter Cupcakes

Cake Mix Donuts

Whip up scrumptious donuts effortlessly by utilizing a cake mix as the secret ingredient for a delightful twist on traditional baking!

Baked Chocolate Donuts with Sprinkles - yes, you can even bake donuts using a cake mix.
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts
Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumb Topping

Dump Cake Recipes

Experience the ease of creating a mouthwatering dump cake recipe using a cake mix as the perfect shortcut to deliciousness!

Peach Crunch Cake
Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake
Apple Dump Cake - one of the most popular recipes on the blog!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple Dump Cake
Blueberry Dump Cake
Air Fryer Peach Dump Cake
Pumpkin Apple Dump Cake
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Peach Dump Cake - made with using a cake mix and cereal as the crunchy topping!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Dump Cake - a poke cake recipe that's filled with delicious cinnamon flavor and crunch!
Berry Dump Cake - made with fresh blueberries and raspberries!
Easy Dump Cake Recipes - a collection of reader's favorite!
Strawberry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake

Breakfast Recipes

Transform your mornings with delectable breakfast muffins, effortlessly crafted using a cake mix for a quick and flavorful start to your day!

Chocolate Chunk Muffins - a simple baking tip helps turn chocolate cake mix into a dense muffin filled with chocolate chips.
Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping