Boxed cake mix can be more than cake. You can transform the pantry staple into cookies, brownies, and more. This is a dessert hack I never get tired of experimenting with.
Ok ok, before you start in on the “homemade is best” or “bake from scratch only please” pushback, let’s get real here. Who always has the time to let the butter come to room temperature, measure out 10 ingredients, or chill the cookie dough for 2 hours?
I am pretty sure most of you are with me on this. Homemade is great but NOT every dessert needs to be a gourmet labor of love.
Here are 4 of my favorite cake mix recipes. Try these easy dessert recipes and don’t tell your friends and family you didn’t sweat over a hot oven & a pile of dishes.
Before the reveal, in case you missed my July dessert article - you can check out 4 no-bake dessert recipes HERE on Substack. It includes recipes for a chocolatey icebox cake, a classic Italian ice cream, a berry mousse, & a peanut butter lovers pie.
Loaded with white chocolate chips, the classic cake makes a fun brownie too. Stir up 5 ingredients & get a 5-star dessert that readers continue to make a Top 5 dessert on the blog year after year.
If red velvet isn’t your thing (no judgement but really?) try these chewy fudgy strawberry flavored brownies instead. Bake this 3-ingredient dessert with the kids, it’s that easy and fun.
Turn a box of cake mix into a chewy gooey cookie. Use any food coloring to make it perfect for whatever holiday or occasion. Save this one for Christmas because green & red cookies are always a hit, trust me!
This dessert is almost too good to be true. 2 ingredients and 1 minute in the microwave for this quick sweet treat. Bonus: it’s Weight Watchers approved & under 100 calories.
Here are some similar recipes where a store-bought ingredient cuts the prep time but none of the flavor!
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