35 Decadent Desserts That Start With White Cake Mix

high angle looking at a slice of coconut poke cake served on a yellow plate
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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.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

a top down view of a perfectly baked upside down pineapple cake
humblepieliving

"Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that delights all ages. This recipe uses a cast iron skillet and is so easy!" —Anne

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Tiramisu Layer Cake

Tiramisu Layer Cake cut so one piece is missing with black and white frosting and candles

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

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Coconut Poke Cake

high angle looking at a slice of coconut poke cake served on a yellow plate

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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

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Cherry Dump Cake

cherry dump cake
humblepieliving

"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

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake
Todd6771

"This lemon cake with a blueberry filling is an easy cake mix-cake with marvelous frosting." —Kamill

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Easy Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp serving in a bowl with vanilla ice cream
Jennie Pelletier

"This apple crisp with cake mix is an easy recipe for using leftover apples from the fall." —Mary

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Apricot Danish Coffee Cake

Apricot Danish Coffee Cake

"This is delicious! Easy to make, but impressive looking. Will be making this again." —carecarl

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White Almond Wedding Cake

White Almond Wedding Cake

"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

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Cake Batter Ice Cream

close up view of Cake Batter Ice Cream garnished with rainbow sprinkles in a pink bowl
House of Aqua

"I LOVED IT!!! This was my first attempt at making ice cream — and it was THE BEST!" —Janie

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Cake Mix Cookies

image of Cake Mix Cookies with sprinkles against a white background
Shalaine_1

"These cake mix cookies are yummy and simple to make with just 3 easy ingredients!" —Hannah

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Blackberry Wine Cake

Blackberry Wine Cake
Teresa L. Foster

"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

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Pistachio Cake with Frosting

close up view of a slice of Pistachio Cake with green Frosting on a white plate
LYNNINMA

"Flavor was great! Very moist!" —msharonj

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Frog Cupcakes

a platter of Frog Cupcakes with green faces, white eyes, and smiles
Turcotte911

"They were so cute and fun! I made them for my family and they were such a hit!" —Electra

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Best Ever Piña Colada Cake

Best Ever Pina Colada Cake in a glass dish
SunnyDaysNora

"This piña colada poke cake recipe is amazingly simple to make. Enjoy tropical flavor in every bite!" —SunnyDaysNora

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Strawberry Sheet Cake

Strawberry Sheet Cake
Yoly

"A cake box mix is taken to the next level with the addition of strawberry puree." —Yoly

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Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

Bar Cookies from Cake Mix

"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

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Sweetheart Cupcakes

Sweetheart Cupcakes

"I fixed these for a January bridal shower. They were just as beautiful as pictured." —Cyndi D.

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Easter Basket Cake

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"This was so fun and super easy!!!" —Christina Thorell

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Pop Cake

slice of Pop Cake topped with lemon curd and whipped topping
Molly

"This variation of the poke cake uses raspberry gelatin and lemon-lime soda to make it extra moist." —jojolyn

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Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Italian Lemon Cream Cake
Cynthia Altamira

"Beyond delicious! This recipe is a keeper! Light and airy with a hint of lemon." —debbie

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Cherry Crunch Cake

Cherry Crunch Cake

"I loved this simple dessert. So easy to make and no real cleanup." —Patricia Hynoski

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Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
Krissy Eggemeyer

"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

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White Tres Leches Cake

tres leche cake with swirled white frosting
arielle diliberto

"I brought this to a work potluck and everyone is asking me to make it again. Delicious!" —Kim

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Neapolitan Bundt Cake

The 9 Best Cakes In Bundt Pan History - Neapolitan Bundt Cake

"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

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Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

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Patty Cakes

"Very nice moist cake, not too sweet. The basil and balsamic vinegar flavours were unique and tasty." —Anne

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Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes

close up view of Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes with icing in black and orange muffin cups
Ai-Chan

"I had a blast with these cupcakes! I made them in honor of Halloween." —tiffany

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Blueberry Bottom Cake

close up view of a slice of Blueberry Bottom Cake garnished with cream and blueberries on a plate
Yoly

"This cake is light, airy, and super refreshing with a lovely presentation, not to mention super easy to make." —Yoly

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Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

"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

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Hamburger Cake

A cake decorated to look like a giant cheeseburger
BakingBot

"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

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American Flag Cake

American Flag Cake

"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

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Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

How to Make 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

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Sopapilla Cupcakes

Sopapilla Cupcakes

"A cinnamon sugary cupcake reminiscent of the deep-fried Mexican dessert!" —MrsFisher0729

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Cookies 'n Cream Cake

Cookies 'N Cream Cake

"Very good, simple cake to make. Always gets a lot of attention." —Suzanne Stull

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Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

"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

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Cantaloupe Crunch

Cantaloupe Crunch

"This cantaloupe dessert is a great way to get anyone to eat cantaloupe. It's quick, easy, and delicious." —DEMMORG

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