35 Easy Desserts That Start With a Box of White Cake Mix

These delicious and easy desserts have one thing in common: They start with a box of white cake mix. From traditional cakes and cupcakes to quick cookies and cobblers, this store-bought secret ingredient is way more versatile than you think.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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“Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that delights all ages. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet and is so easy!” —Recipe submitter Anne

Tiramisu Cake

Kim

“This tiramisu cake tastes fancy without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get-together or special occasion at home. Using a boxed cake mix as a base is a real time-saver!” —Recipe submitter Bettina J

Coconut Poke Cake

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“This coconut poke cake is simple to make with white cake soaked in sweet, creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and crispy flaked coconut—a real treat for those who love coconut!” —Recipe submitter Leslie

Cherry Dump Cake

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“This cherry dump cake is amazingly easy and amazingly good… too good! This is my mother-in-law’s recipe that was just recently shared. It would be a shame not to share it.” —Recipe submitter hhuffman4

Easy Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

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“This lemon cake with a blueberry filling is an easy cake mix-cake with marvelous frosting.” —Recipe creator Kamill

Easy Apple Crisp

Jennie Pelletier

“This apple crisp with cake mix is an easy recipe for using leftover apples from the fall.” —Recipe creator Mary

Apricot Danish Coffee Cake

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“This is delicious! Easy to make, but impressive looking. Will be making this again.” —Allrecipes member carecarl

White Almond Wedding Cake

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“A wonderful white wedding cake recipe. The secret ingredient of sour cream makes this cake so moist, dense, and delicious. I use this recipe for my kids’ birthdays, but it’s a favorite for wedding cakes, too.” —Recipe creator CUPYCAKESMURF

Cake Batter Ice Cream

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“I LOVED IT!!! This was my first attempt at making ice cream—and it was THE BEST!” —Allrecipes member Janie

Cake Mix Cookies

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

“These cake mix cookies are yummy and simple to make with just 3 easy ingredients!” —Recipe creator Hannah

Blackberry Wine Cake

Teresa L. Foster

“This blackberry wine cake is an easy recipe to make. In this dessert, cake mix is combined with blackberry wine and blackberry-flavored gelatin, then baked in a Bundt pan.” —Recipe creator EYEPEAR

Pistachio Cake with Frosting

LYNNINMA

“Flavor was great! Very moist!” —Allrecipes member msharonj

Frog Cupcakes

Turcotte911

“They were so cute and fun! I made them for my family and they were such a hit!” —Allrecipes member Electra

Best Ever Piña Colada Cake

SunnyDaysNora

“This piña colada poke cake recipe is amazingly simple to make. Enjoy tropical flavor in every bite!” —Recipe creator SunnyDaysNora

Strawberry Sheet Cake

Yoly

“A cake box mix is taken to the next level with the addition of strawberry purée.” —Allrecipes Allstar Yoly

Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

Molly

“I am a lazy baker and a big fan of good easy dessert recipes. I have made this several times for that reason. I love it and so does my family.” —Allrecipes member MN Patty Lou

Sweetheart Cupcakes

Celeste

“I fixed these for a January bridal shower. They were just as beautiful as pictured.” —Allrecipes member Cyndi D.

Easter Basket Cake

“This was so fun and super easy!!!” —Allrecipes member Christina Thorell

Pop Cake

Molly

“This variation of the poke cake uses raspberry gelatin and lemon-lime soda to make it extra moist.” —Recipe submitter jojolyn

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Cynthia Altamira

“Beyond delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Light and airy with a hint of lemon.” —Allrecipes member debbie

Cherry Crunch Cake

lutzflcat

“I loved this simple dessert. So easy to make and no real cleanup.” —Allrecipes member Patricia Hynoski

Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Krissy Eggemeyer

“AMAZING! I can’t wait to make these again. The cake was so moist and flavorful and the tequila in the frosting made it taste just like a margarita.” —Allrecipes member Haley Heath

White Tres Leches Cake

arielle diliberto

“I brought this to a work potluck and everyone is asking me to make it again. Delicious!” —Allrecipes member Kim

Neapolitan Bundt Cake

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“This is truly delicious. I also expected three distinct layers, and was really surprised when I cut the cake and saw the swirl effect. A nice, light and moist dessert.” —Allrecipes member BARBIEL

Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

Patty Cakes

“Very nice moist cake, not too sweet. The basil and balsamic vinegar flavours were unique and tasty.” —Allrecipes member Anne

Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

Ai-Chan

“I had a blast with these cupcakes! I made them in honor of Halloween.” —Allrecipes member tiffany

Blueberry Bottom Cake

Yoly

“This cake is light, airy, and super refreshing with a lovely presentation, not to mention super easy to make.” —Allrecipes Allstar Yoly

Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Shana Keith

“This fresh peach cobbler with cake mix is so simple, yet it wins rave reviews. It’s a quick but company-worthy cobbler.” —Recipe submitter Rebecca Lentz

Hamburger Cake

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“This is a wonderful cake that looks just like a giant hamburger. I made one for my nephew and it was a delightful hit.” —Recipe submitter Gail

American Flag Cake

Allrecipes Magazine

“Absolute best show-stopping cake I have ever served! My guests were so impressed that they didn’t want to cut into it—but they did and the taste was superb!” —Allrecipes member minaayindra

Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

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“These cake mix cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious. I make them the night before, take them out in the morning and let them rise.” —Recipe submitter Arvilla

Sopapilla Cupcakes

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“A cinnamon sugary cupcake reminiscent of the deep-fried Mexican dessert!” —Recipe submitter MrsFisher0729

Cookies ‘n Cream Cake

“Very good, simple cake to make. Always gets a lot of attention.” —Recipe submitter Suzanne Stull

Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix