![high angle looking at a slice of coconut poke cake served on a yellow plate](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pEi6ziu62eSQciaMGE_kZuShS7s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7994-coconut-poke-cake-DDMFS-4x3-c8526987a36f4265957549c8c16c8450.jpg)
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
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
![a top down view of a perfectly baked upside down pineapple cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8nA_q_aGt00p7PkvA4PHNrzwVBc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/17691-pineapple-upside-down-cake-vii-humblepieliving-003-4x3-1-5a70e5ae4ad44171a6570e4dda9821cc.jpg)
"Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that delights all ages. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet and is so easy!" —Anne
Tiramisu Layer Cake
![Tiramisu Layer Cake cut so one piece is missing with black and white frosting and candles](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/sqKNjqIwAzftGJSxvW1ss7DXdZY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TiramisuLayerCakeKim-b51f80ededa24f51804257aa2bbdd1cf.jpg)
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!" —Bettina J
Coconut Poke Cake
![high angle looking at a slice of coconut poke cake served on a yellow plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pEi6ziu62eSQciaMGE_kZuShS7s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7994-coconut-poke-cake-DDMFS-4x3-c8526987a36f4265957549c8c16c8450.jpg)
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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!" —Leslie
Cherry Dump Cake
![cherry dump cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/BVS5pS221rNOyJvUI_VCPfTqb2s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cherry-dump-cake-4x3-1-2000-e113f00699314266aecfb81d86d1f784.jpg)
"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." —hhuffman4
Lemon Blueberry Cake
![Lemon Blueberry Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/N6m6do7e9JjUChwmPgMe5g4qgdw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5128720-95eb6f58b29543f48d89188c51614aea.jpg)
"This lemon cake with a blueberry filling is an easy cake mix-cake with marvelous frosting." —Kamill
Easy Apple Crisp
![Apple Crisp serving in a bowl with vanilla ice cream](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/LFPSkSNU7d29Tj_rXo_u9aghTUM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Easy-Apple-Crisp-by-Jennie-Pelletier-4b6e5d4c17f3437aa0d758def6b2bead.jpg)
"This apple crisp with cake mix is an easy recipe for using leftover apples from the fall." —Mary
Apricot Danish Coffee Cake
![Apricot Danish Coffee Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FR9qMI7J7y8EhHqbK9zWw5zW6Ik=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/17478-Apricot-Danish-Coffee-Cake--40b9adad37414344b02a41d8aa1b82c7.jpeg)
"This is delicious! Easy to make, but impressive looking. Will be making this again." —carecarl
White Almond Wedding Cake
![White Almond Wedding Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/dnhBSGcxVY2l3rjqt32DrD_xddE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/White20Almond20Wedding20Cake-9baaf7561f674f23b3e6bf4ca725079f.jpg)
"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." —CUPYCAKESMURF
Cake Batter Ice Cream
![close up view of Cake Batter Ice Cream garnished with rainbow sprinkles in a pink bowl](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FW1pqEBR3qO-N9VEIg-gmM5HyJI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4500386-cake-batter-ice-cream-House-of-Aqua-4x3-1-0768e83a9cdf4a7b9344da02758f80b2.jpg)
"I LOVED IT!!! This was my first attempt at making ice cream — and it was THE BEST!" —Janie
Cake Mix Cookies
![image of Cake Mix Cookies with sprinkles against a white background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ZthHzueIkz75DLC7UFA1VqgpC7U=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4613456-cake-mix-cookies-Shalaine_1-1x1-1-217577b7338e4c448d864275d2272411.jpg)
"These cake mix cookies are yummy and simple to make with just 3 easy ingredients!" —Hannah
Blackberry Wine Cake
![Blackberry Wine Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ZRuZKb8UI-gGp4KSIdMaHoOSZwI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Blackberry-Wine-Cake-II-Teresa-L-Foster-4x3-1-19f769cad1fc4ff89f2262bf7e607841.jpg)
"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." —EYEPEAR
Pistachio Cake with Frosting
![close up view of a slice of Pistachio Cake with green Frosting on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/hAe3fNiW0ksLwVLiEUZQZIxmCGg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/819307-pistachio-cake-ii-LYNNINMA-4x3-1-1768ab1e2a16447ea1d1c37ef038c03f.jpg)
"Flavor was great! Very moist!" —msharonj
Frog Cupcakes
![a platter of Frog Cupcakes with green faces, white eyes, and smiles](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/xdvsKHTM8-ODr0idWd14CrBBQto=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/frog-cupcakes-c046e5090e204aa0814d5ac04331df2e.jpeg)
"They were so cute and fun! I made them for my family and they were such a hit!" —Electra
Best Ever Piña Colada Cake
![Best Ever Pina Colada Cake in a glass dish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/GxIuADHCaMzO-9NsXjtgL89Wd-c=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/273110-best-ever-pina-colada-cake-sunnydaysnora-67d59940d6cf47fe806b7ae993896403.jpg)
"This piña colada poke cake recipe is amazingly simple to make. Enjoy tropical flavor in every bite!" —SunnyDaysNora
Strawberry Sheet Cake
![Strawberry Sheet Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NGgrNMh68njckqZuiHyrUOqLpIk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Strawberry-Sheet-Cake-2000-f5fbf5a225b4433194c01278e42d461d.jpg)
"A cake box mix is taken to the next level with the addition of strawberry puree." —Yoly
Bar Cookies from Cake Mix
![Bar Cookies from Cake Mix](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yO8NHZfFaMk4gHn77w9fRzI_TVw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/843995-28bf4fee0f0f4abbabb1e40d94ce29ec.jpg)
"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." —MN Patty Lou
Sweetheart Cupcakes
![Sweetheart Cupcakes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8JXEiUi24cwE8yt7HLM5Tbaw8g4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/213469-Sweetheart-Cupcakes-344766-Celeste-b16b2bc5af7e449b90430a56e90a25c8.jpg)
"I fixed these for a January bridal shower. They were just as beautiful as pictured." —Cyndi D.
Pop Cake
![slice of Pop Cake topped with lemon curd and whipped topping](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bAMkx3YIn1SpCc6eEqkTimFRAVE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1030982-pop-cake-photo-by-molly-df9b7d9ddf9b4bf7a1ba2c6149cae4ce.jpg)
"This variation of the poke cake uses raspberry gelatin and lemon-lime soda to make it extra moist." —jojolyn
Italian Lemon Cream Cake
![Italian Lemon Cream Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/AsHtJ0y-WVihIbyNEQgHLOxr6Tg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/italian-lemon-cream-cake-photo-by-cynthia-altamira-5241570-2000-0799d110734f42ad8b642c7fa8538233.jpg)
"Beyond delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Light and airy with a hint of lemon." —debbie
Cherry Crunch Cake
![Cherry Crunch Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/P51rZIfesirPE6v4Hz1F3f4wSrY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9331942-0ab634485f4c4ae59a9f72e0b6d6440a.jpg)
"I loved this simple dessert. So easy to make and no real cleanup." —Patricia Hynoski
Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
![Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/o4btW57L4gt84rX8nkGoTl4epHU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/848365-11aa5858178d462da3b4260a351dd4cb.jpg)
"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." —Haley Heath
White Tres Leches Cake
![tres leche cake with swirled white frosting](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FYELtLg3fpk0wyaEBwC9nXVz5Vw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/221905_white-tres-leches-cake_arielle-diliberto-2000-854f437e103146be952e6ac927387f2b.jpg)
"I brought this to a work potluck and everyone is asking me to make it again. Delicious!" —Kim
Neapolitan Bundt Cake
![The 9 Best Cakes In Bundt Pan History - Neapolitan Bundt Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/6W1H5k_cmelwHyjOK51xwx8lRnE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/357339-338d45f4b42a40338c49a31d9c9957dc.jpg)
"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." —BARBIEL
Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries
![847041-basil-cake-with-balsamic-strawberries-photo-by-patty-cakes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/XyQgJHAHOKba6jdYp_tOb6XgdDA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/847041-4dca189a4929414eb41f2de900831416.jpg)
"Very nice moist cake, not too sweet. The basil and balsamic vinegar flavours were unique and tasty." —Anne
Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes
![close up view of Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes with icing in black and orange muffin cups](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/DMcNCHSjLz-qCfWnpZSVCUt6oNE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1060174-bloody-broken-glass-cupcakes-Ai-Chan-4x3-1-8574557e76a843dd8d72ebc86f69fb63.jpg)
"I had a blast with these cupcakes! I made them in honor of Halloween." —tiffany
Blueberry Bottom Cake
![close up view of a slice of Blueberry Bottom Cake garnished with cream and blueberries on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/eY8nUKB-fz7U7-ao5mfdTxionHA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3216321-blueberry-bottom-cake-Yoly-4x3-1-6601a99b9bc040cf93ff66a68de9005d.jpg)
"This cake is light, airy, and super refreshing with a lovely presentation, not to mention super easy to make." —Yoly
Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
![Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/qcyz2DYe7cpoaP0Ul9Vn7KWoxIU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/777288_easy-peach-cobbler-with-cake-mix_shana-keith-2000-b054c128f22745b5bea53bee7d5a5dc3.jpg)
"This fresh peach cobbler with cake mix is so simple, yet it wins rave reviews. It's a quick but company-worthy cobbler." —Rebecca Lentz
Hamburger Cake
![A cake decorated to look like a giant cheeseburger](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/7MBqSrMgjc9ihYo9SFLuA5FPx1U=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/hamburger-cake-154cc3de5e054079aeb3cd979a7713f6.jpeg)
"This is a wonderful cake that looks just like a giant hamburger. I made one for my nephew and it was a delightful hit." —Gail
American Flag Cake
![American Flag Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8ItkWwho5eDR-3X8pY6IhrQn_MM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/flagcake-3ab584cf5536486e9fdd184d5775109b.jpg)
"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!" —minaayindra
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
"These cake mix cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious. I make them the night before, take them out in the morning and let them rise." —Arvilla
Sopapilla Cupcakes
"A cinnamon sugary cupcake reminiscent of the deep-fried Mexican dessert!" —MrsFisher0729
Cookies 'n Cream Cake
"Very good, simple cake to make. Always gets a lot of attention." —Suzanne Stull
Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix
![Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0HMjp9KkEaZ7_vjkIc-oFmCiqoQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8106522-eddba6af6a864c948f151c339454be8b.jpg)
"These cookie bars are the easiest, most delicious dessert or snack to make with cake mix. I always get rave reviews when I make these!" —Caitlin
Cantaloupe Crunch
![Cantaloupe Crunch](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3l72ikI9Z5YqS8mb6tZrOU1Z4wE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8070691-3531b7452df94804817de301593c3a9f.jpg)
"This cantaloupe dessert is a great way to get anyone to eat cantaloupe. It's quick, easy, and delicious." —DEMMORG
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