Doctored Cake Mix Recipes You Must Try

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Cake may be the most divine treat that you can have but in reality it takes an awfully long time before you can actually sink your teeth into a slice. Think of the process of combining ingredients, baking the cake, letting it cool and finally adding frosting. Cake mix is just the thing to make the most sensational recipes in half the time. Reminisce about your childhood birthday parties with these cake mix recipes that will have you dreaming for more.

In this collection, you’ll find 15 cake mix recipes that are pure genius. Cake mix takes the drama out of making a cake from scratch and is so easily transformed into new recipes other than just cake. These cake mix recipes are sure to shake things up in the dessert department!

Chocolate Cake Mix Recipes

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These chocolate cake mix cookies are a super quick and easy treat to make for Valentine’s day. Chocolate Cake Mix cookies are so easy and so good. Moist chocolatey cookies in less than 15 minutes are truly perfection. Perfect for a school party or a treat for the ones you love. These 3 ingredient cake mix cookies are quick, easy and so tempting, no one will be able to resist. Crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle.

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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

On a white plate there are half a dozen pink cookies with white squiggle icing on the top of each cookie. In the background there is a single strawberry lying on a wooden table. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

These Strawberry Cakes Mix Cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies in less than a half of an hour with 6 simple ingredients. Just combine all ingredients into one bowl, mix, roll into balls, and then bake. Not to mention, it’s the easiest cookie recipe you’ll make. Sweet, cute and so fun.

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Funfetti Dip

In the background of the picture there are blurry nilla wafer cookies surrounding a ramekin. In the foreground there is a yellow ramekin filled with white whipped frosting that is topped with pastel colored circular flat sprinkles. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Funfetti Dip is an easy dessert dip that uses just three ingredients and tastes just like Funfetti cake. Enjoy this Funfetti cake batter dip recipe with cookies, fruit, or other sweet treats at your next birthday party or social event. This perfect sweet dip tastes exactly like cake batter and can be made with your favorite cake mix. You’ll love this Funfetti dip for all your favorite sweet treats, and its sweet Funfetti cake flavor will make it an instant crowd-pleaser.

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Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

In a white bowl there is a peach mixture sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with a scoop of white ice cream. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is quick and easy, inexpensive, and delicious! The juicy peaches and buttery topping make it the perfect summer treat. This easy peach cobbler dump cake recipe uses two cans of peaches, cake mix and butter, resulting in an effortless sweet treat.

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Pumpkin Cake Mix with Donuts

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This Pumpkin Cake Mix Donuts recipe with Salted Caramel Glaze is a hit for so many reasons. You can have them any time of day from breakfast to after dinner dessert. Pumpkin Cake Mix Donuts are incredible. It is the perfect fall dessert that you can eat for breakfast. These donuts will make you a donut lover for life!

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Snickerdoodles with Cake Mix

On a white plate, in the background, there is a pile of three cookies tied with a piece of twine. In the foreground there are 5 more cookies scattered around the plate. The cookies are slightly golden with a sugar and cinnamon topping. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

These easy Snickerdoodles with cake mix are a five ingredient wonder. Snickerdoodle cookies warm from the oven make the house smell like a bakery and, of course, they taste amazing. This easy snickerdoodles with cake mix recipe is perfect when time is of the essence but you want warm delicious cookies. Who doesn’t love a warm cookie fresh from the oven?

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Cake Mix Strawberry Brownies

On a white plate three pink brownies are stacked on top of one another. The brownies are light pink with white chocolate chips poking out of the brownies. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Cake Mix Strawberry Brownies have the chewy texture like regular brownies but have a mouth watering strawberry flavor and sweet white chocolate. These Cake Mix Strawberry Brownies are so easy to make and use minimal ingredients; all you need is 3 staple ingredients and optionally white chocolate chips. Whether you make strawberry brownies as a Valentines’ treat or seasonal summer dessert with fresh strawberries, your loved ones will enjoy these.

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Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Pancakes

In a close up picture three pancakes are stacked on top of each other with a triangle slice cut out of them. The pancakes have chocolate chips in them. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

These Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Pancakes use a shortcut that makes this recipe a whole lot easier. It is the best quick and easy breakfast that your family will love. Using pre-packaged pancake mix is a great way to speed up breakfast. It adds a slightly fluffier and sweet twist compared to a classic recipe for chocolate chip pancakes. These cake mix pancakes are the perfect recipe to make on a lazy Sunday morning when your kids are begging for homemade pancakes!

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Cherry Chip Cake Mix

On a crumpled piece of baking paper there are three pink cookies. The cookie closest to the foreground has a bite taken out of it. The cookies have chocolate chips and maraschino cherries in them. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Cherry Chip Cake Mix Cookies are perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth craving. These Cherry Chip Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, bringing together the convenience of a cake mix with the irresistible flavors of cherry and chips. You’ll be amazed at how effortless it is to create a batch of these scrumptious treats. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings, these cookies have got you covered.

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Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies

On a white background there are pecans surrounding a dollop of orange cookie that is topped with white, piped icing. The cookies have little flecks of spices in them. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

These Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate the flavors of fall with using only three easy ingredients. These Pumpkin Spice Cake Cookies are the perfect way to welcome Autumn into your kitchen. With a delightful blend of spice cake, pumpkin puree, and cream cheese frosting, these cookies capture the essence of fall in every bite.

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Brownie Cake Cookies from Mix

On a wooden cutting board there are triangles of parchment paper with 4 cookies sitting on them. The cookies are fudge looking with chocolate chips in them. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Brownie cake cookies are a decadent and delicious treat that combine two classic desserts into one. With their soft, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor, these cookies are sure to please. Brownie cake cookies are the perfect fusion of great classic desserts – brownies, cakes, and cookies. This crowd-pleasing treat is perfect to share with friends and family.

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Chocolate Cake Waffles

On a white plate there are triangles of waffles stacked with cut strawberries on and around them. The top waffle has syrup dripping down the waffle and settling into the grooves. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Chocolate Cake Waffles will be your new favorite lazy weekend breakfast recipe. With just a box of cake mix, this couldn’t be more fool proof. While I chose chocolate, you can use your favorite flavor of cake mix. Whether you want to make these for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, you really can’t go wrong with these. So, grab a box of cake mix and get cooking!

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Lemon Blondies with Raspberries

On a dark plate three yellow brownies are stacked on top of one another. The brownies are bright yellow with red raspberry pieces poking out of the brownies. In the background there are a handful of blurry raspberries. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Lemon Blondies with Raspberries are the perfect amount of sweet, tangy, yet delectable treat. These blondies are a summer staple. Cakey, yet chewy blondies with raspberries are by far one of the best desserts in my opinion. They combine two of the best desserts, cookies in the form of a brownie, what could be better? This tart raspberry blondies recipe uses a shortcut by starting with a box of lemon cake mix.

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Rum Soaked Cake

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This rich rum soaked cake is perfect for a cold winter evening. Enjoy it warm with a cup of hot tea for a cozy and relaxing holiday night. It is a special treat made easier by starting with a box cake mix.

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Strawberry Crunch Cake

In the background, a whole cake with a triangle of cake removed is standing on a scalloped white cake stand. In the foreground, on a pile of 3 plates sits a 3 level triangle of strawberry and vanilla layered cake. In between the layers, there is buttercream icing. The cake is topped with a single, whole strawberry. — Image Credit: It Is a Keeper

Strawberry Crunch Cake is impressive and delicious to behold. The simple hack of using boxed cake mix, makes it super quick and easy. This Strawberry Crunch Cake will be your go to cake for birthday parties or other special occasions. It is magnificent to display on your table and taste like a dream.

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