21 Delicious Cake Recipes Using Box Cake Mix

You can bake a delicious cake using box cake mix recipes. The recipes below will show you how to transform a boxed cake mix into a moist take that tastes like it was made completely from scratch.

These cake recipes are perfect for birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, and more. Learn how to make a tasty cake using these 21 box cake mix recipes.

1. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

If you enjoy lemon cake, you’ll love this lemon poppy seed cake. Box lemon cake mix is doctored up to create this wonderful cake that tastes like homemade. Get the recipe for this Lemon Poppy Seed Cake.

2. Cake Balls

Cake Balls

These cake balls taste so delicious and make great gifts too. Simple instructions are provided to turn these cake balls into cake pops. Get the recipe for these Cake Balls.

3. Chocolate Banana Cake

Chocolate Banana Cake

If you’re short on time and craving something sweet, you have to make this chocolate banana cake. Not only will your family enjoy this cake, but it makes a great potluck dessert too. Get the recipe for this Chocolate Banana Cake.

4. Best White Sheet Cake

THE BEST WHITE SHEET CAKE

With this recipe, you’ll take a box of white cake mix and turn it into a tall, moist, and flavorful sheet cake. This is the perfect recipe for birthday parties or baby showers. Get the recipe for the Best White Sheet Cake.

5. Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

honey bun cake

This pumpkin honey bun cake is sweet, moist, and so yummy. You can serve this cake for breakfast with coffee or for dessert. Once the holidays roll around, this would be the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving. Get the recipe for this Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake.

6. Impossible 5-Ingredient Chocolate Cake

5 ingredient chocolate cake

Can you believe that this cake is made with just 5 ingredients? That’s why it’s called the impossible 5-ingredient chocolate cake. This cake is chocolatey, moist, and so easy to make. Your family will love it. Get the recipe for this 5-Ingredient Chocolate Cake.

7. Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake

Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake with box cake mix

If you enjoy cinnamon rolls, you’ll love this easy and delicious cinnamon roll cake. This moist cake is swirled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture and topped with a wonderful icing. Get the recipe for this Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake.

8. Cake Mix Sheet Cake That Tastes Homemade

Cake Mix Sheet Cake That Tastes Homemade

Following the tips in this recipe will yield a perfectly moist and delicious cake mix sheet cake that tastes like it was made completely from scratch. Get the recipe for this Cake Mix Sheet Cake.

9. Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake

pecan bundt cake

While this is the perfect fall and Thanksgiving dessert, this cake would be wonderful served at any time of the year. Take your bundt cake to the next level with this pecan upside-down bundt cake. Get the recipe for this Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake.

10. Chocolate Angel Food Cake

Chocolate Angel Food Cake

This chocolate angel food cake recipe requires just 3 ingredients. It doesn’t get more simple than that if you’re looking for a quick and easy cake mix recipe. Get the recipe for this Chocolate Angel Food Cake.

11. Pineapple Juice Cake

PINEAPPLE JUICE CAKE

If you’re a fan of pineapple upside-down cake, let me tell you, you’re going to love this pineapple juice cake. This is the perfect dessert to have after a good dinner. I even recommend sneaking a piece for breakfast. Get the recipe for this Pineapple Juice Cake.

12. Best Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake

The Best Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake

If you’re a fan of chocolate cake, you’re going to want to try this rich and moist chocolate cake using a box cake mix. Get the recipe for this Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake.

13. Tiramisu Poke Cake

tiramisu poke cake

I love a good poke cake, so this tiramisu poke cake recipe is right up my alley. Unlike poke cakes that are fruit-flavored or infused with jello, this cake is made using coffee. Enough said. Get the recipe for this Tiramisu Poke Cake.

14. Easy Strawberry Cake

strawberry cake

This strawberry cake is moist, tender, and has a great strawberry flavor. Additionally, the yummy frosting uses fresh or frozen strawberries. Get the recipe for this Easy Strawberry Cake.

15. Sock It To Me Cake

box cake mix 7

I love sock it to me cake. It’s loaded with pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Whether it’s made completely from scratch or a box cake mix, you can’t go wrong. Get the recipe for this Sock It To Me Cake.

16. How to Make a Box Cake Mix Without Eggs

box cake mix no eggs

Can you believe that this beautiful cake was made without eggs? If you need a quick, easy, and delicious cake recipe, give this one a try. Get the recipe from Mommy’s Home Cooking.

17. Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

I love making bundt cakes using box cake mix. It’s a great way to help ensure that your cake stays moist. The addition of the vanilla instant pudding means your cake is guaranteed to be moist and delicious. Get the recipe for this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake.

18. Blackberry Dump Cake

blackberry dump cake

I love a good dump cake. I’ve had blueberry dump cake, pineapple dump, and more. This blackberry dump cake is sweet, delicious, and so easy to make. Get the recipe for this Blackberry Dump Cake.

19. How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like Bakery Cake

HOW TO MAKE BOXED CAKE MIX TASTE LIKE BAKERY CAKE

Did you know that you can make a bakery-style cake using a boxed cake mix? Yes, you absolutely can, and Lauren will show you how. Get the recipe on How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Like Bakery Cake.

20. Easy Pistachio Cake

pistachio cake

If you’ve never had pistachio cake, I recommend trying this easy pistachio cake recipe. The use of pudding helps make this cake so moist and tender. Get the recipe for this Easy Pistachio Cake.

21. Gooey Caramel Apple Dump Cake

apple dump cake

Here’s another fantastic dump cake recipe. This recipe makes the perfect simple and tasty dessert. Get the recipe for this Gooey Caramel Apple Dump Cake.

I hope you were able to find a simple and delicious cake recipe using a boxed cake mix. These recipes are sure to be enjoyed by your family.

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