7 Box Cake Mix Hacks That Taste Like They Came From A Bakery
Box Cake Mix Hacks?
What exactly am I talking about?
Well it’s when you’re looking to bake something amazing but just don’t think you have the time or budget? I’ve got your back.
Make a coffee, and I’ll share my favorite cake mix hacks with you.
Every one of these recipes starts with a cake mix as a base!
Now if you think that homemade from scratch is the only way to go, I used to think that too.
But you know what?
I’ve been converted.
Cake mixes have really changed overtime and there are some amazing products out there!
In the beginning, try a couple of different brands to start with.
I’ve found that the house brands (like President’s Choice here in Canada) are amazing! Likewise Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker.
Cake mix recipes have really gone mainstream too. How many times do you see a video for post for cake mix cookies?
I started to develop these cake mix hacks a few years ago and was surprised at how wonderful and moist our Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake turned out.
Likewise my Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
And just recently, these amazing Lemon Brownies!
I did say that cake mixes are easy on the budget too, didn’t I? I find that at certain times of the year, many stores put their cake mixes on sale for $1 or less!
So if you have the space, stock up on several of your favorite brands, and experiment with new ones. You won’t know unless you try, right?
How to Improve Box Cake Mix Hacks FAQs
How can I make my box cake mix better?
We enhance the flavours a number of ways. In our chocolate brownie recipe we add chocolate chips. In the lemon loaf recipe we add lemon pudding.
Can I add milk to a cake mix?
Absolutely! Milk, even light cream is a great cake mix hack that will give you a richer tasting cake.
What can I use instead of oil in a box cake mix?
There are a number of different hacks for replacing oil in cake mix! We’ve tried and had success with butter, applesauce, yogurt, sour cream to name a few.
So are you ready?
Let’s put these box cake mix hacks into practice and turn out some delicious desserts!
Cake Mix Hacks for Bakery Style Results
We love easy, and want to share these amazing dessert recipes with you! The simplicity of a loaf cake, biscotti, brownies, an upside down cake, and yummy muffins. All for you to enjoy!
You won't believe this amazing Cake Mix Biscotti recipe is just like Italian Almond Biscotti you get in Tuscany! An easy dessert recipe, and oh those rave reviews!
A Harvey Wallbanger Cake? Like the Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail? A deliciously rich vanilla cake, with orange and maraschino cherries.
A richly flavored lemon loaf cake - almost like pound cake with a creamy vanilla frosting. The best part? It makes 2 loaves! One for you and one for a friend.
This gooey chocolate brownies recipe is the best chocolate fudge brownie ever! We use a brownie mix as the base and add lots and lots of chocolate!
We use a yellow cake mix to make this moist and easy to make Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The cake batter bakes into the pineapple slices, maraschino cherries and brown sugar and butter in the bottom. Yum! Yum!
A delicious strawberry rhubarb dessert that’s easy to make and will feed a crowd. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp or Crumble, this recipe uses a yellow cake mix for the topping and the flavours are amazing!
The easiest recipe, lemon brownies that are chewy and topped with a delicious fresh lemon glaze.
More Great Recipes For You To Enjoy!
Easy Cherry Pie Recipe Is Grandma's Favorite!
A simple, yet tried and true recipe that will turn a novice baker into a rockstar! Homemade Cherry Pie tops the list of favorite summer fruit pies.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
The combination of rhubarb with either fresh or frozen strawberries results in an old fashioned fruit pie.
The flavour is a sweet and tangy ambrosia, with a strawberry rhubarb pie filling that tastes just like homemade strawberry rhubarb jam. Yum!
Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe
This luscious and deliciously moist Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe comes from my Grandma's old recipe ledger. It's so easy and the taste is out of this world!
Traditional Tourtière Recipe - French Canadian Meat Pie (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
A traditional French-Canadian dish, Tourtière, or Quebec Pork Pie is usually served around the festive season. It's such a hearty meal and easy to make in batches, so batch bake several and put them in the freezer. You can pull one out and pop it in the oven one night when you are pressed for time. Just add a salad! We have an Instant Pot Tourtiere and a Stove Top Tourtiere - take your pick!
Quick Cake Mix Biscotti
You won't believe this amazing Cake Mix Biscotti recipe is just like Italian Almond Biscotti you get in Tuscany! An easy dessert recipe, and oh those rave reviews!
Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Crust
A delicious chicken pot pie you can make tonight, using a pre-cooked or leftover chicken, store bought frozen puff pastry and ingredients that are readily at hand.
Pumpkin Muffins
A sweet and spicy muffin that will tempt pumpkin lovers everywhere! We make 12 large muffins, but you could make mini muffins too - more to love! Be sure to double the recipe though, so there is lots to enjoy, warm from the oven, and plenty to freeze for later. Enjoy.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Hands down the easiest and most delicious pumpkin pie recipe I have ever made. Lightly spiced, using milk and eggs, it is rich and creamy and you will be more than happy with the result!
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These recipes will put a smile on everyone's faces!
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Judy Kahansky
Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Millie.
