![no fail pound cake with a glaze on a white plate](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9Ovnap3SbCPhHtQiknijrgcwzJU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/25612-NoFailPoundCake-ddmfs-3x4-7908-7fee4dc8a2694c00af5e687d373a2f11.jpg)
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These delicious, crowd-pleasing, and deceptively easy recipes have one thing in common: They start with boxed yellow cake mix! That's right — the store-bought secret ingredient makes fantastic cakes, but you can also use it to make perfect cookies, gooey cinnamon buns, banana nut bread, and so much more. You'll come back to this collection of yellow cake mix recipes again and again.
Pumpkin Dessert
![low angle close up view of a single serving of pumpkin dessert topped with a dollop of whipped cream.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8jCqFQfDYwTzCqzA1umSirEOpRQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/20389-pumpkin-dessert-VAT-hero-4x3-1-e722fca6f6f748259615bfaf1d3d5a76.jpg)
""This recipe is easy to make and delicious. My kids don't like pie crust but love pumpkin pie so this was a great alternative for us. Very easy to make. This was gone in a matter of days and there was a fight over the last piece!" —KTinIA
Golden Rum Cake
![golden rum cake topped with nuts on a yellow plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/nCV8f_tXyIsWok1jQlCj1zzOv_I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/17456-Golden-Rum-Cake-ddmfs-4x3-314-881d5ebe590045ab9d3cee51857675f9.jpg)
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"This rum cake is a family favorite at all our get-togethers. The butter rum glaze makes it very special!" —Jackie
Gooey Butter Cookies
![round cracked butter cookies in oval platter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/LrLaF6z4QKAy6dKt6DSmuMdiYW4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/16773gooey-butter-cookieslutzflcat4x3-1b0ddabcd6654ce1be091ccce1a12fcb.jpg)
lutzflcat
"These gooey butter cookies are sure to be a favorite if you like the cake by the same name. You won't be able to stop eating them!" —Kim Pearson
Best Ever Cinnamon Buns
![Best Ever Cinnamon Buns](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/1UYE8E5Jd4ZHGWES9RCJLeR8lE8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8364721-d80e47d3617649bdb2b1f1e7eae0367d.jpg)
"This is a great recipe! I wasn't sure about the cake mix, but I followed the recipe exactly and these cinnamon buns are the best I've ever made!" —Joanie
Orange Cake
![orange-cake-2000-x-1333.jpg](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/W9odcFEOQnygXOmpdO_MnFYOvq0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/orange-cake-2000-x-1333-56a6446a3df78cf7728c2e10.jpg)
"Wonderful, delicious cake—and such a different twist on boring boxed cake mix." —the6CCs
No-Fail Pound Cake
![no fail yellow pound cake with a sugar glaze](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9Ovnap3SbCPhHtQiknijrgcwzJU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/25612-NoFailPoundCake-ddmfs-3x4-7908-7fee4dc8a2694c00af5e687d373a2f11.jpg)
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"This pound cake made with cake mix is simple to make and the best I've ever tasted. I often take one to work, where it quickly disappears." —Patsy
Dump Cake
![Dump Cake I](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/BfAphe-NUCXMliWCvmACkK73b4s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7288-Dump-Cake-I-saucymama-efd7fe046c704ba0b047b1647df80851.jpeg)
"This dump cake is as easy as dumping ingredients in a pan! It's topped with crunchy walnuts and melted butter for a delicious dessert." —Wilma Hull
Quick Banana Nut Bread
![close up view of sliced Banana Nut Bread on a wooden cutting board](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bI7YRV8PVjyAEJ-emf48NVp3Hjg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/972267-quick-banana-nut-bread-CoOkInGnUt-4x3-1-4e6ff3e6dc0946d1967e686b6e246944.jpg)
"Absolutely delicious and easy banana bread with yellow cake mix and instant pudding." —Crystal Russell Gates
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
"This is amazingly sweet and way too tempting to resist!" —Lacey
Michelle's Honeybun Cake
![close up on a single slice of honeybun cake on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/urEoJ_CzJt4aFMPKZeyhlOkQ7Cg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/219641-Michelles-Honeybun-Cake-ddmps-4x3-2710-6e679e3919e8431593e85993a78f2d9b.jpg)
"Honey bun cake is delicious. If you love honey buns, then you'll love this cake. It's literally a giant honey bun." —M.B.P.
Outrageously Buttery Crumb Cake
![buttery crumb cake slices on a white background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/TW6EnqHuLDu2cNamXRp72xajdco=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/214562-outrageously-buttery-crumb-cake-DDMFS-beauty-BG-4x3-3204-89ea764d015e4a2485624799c3570fd6.jpg)
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"This recipe is the best. It is absolutely delicious as is. Every single time I make it people need the recipe and the entire cake is gone." —aimerlena
Lemon Cupcakes
![Closeup of 2 lemon cupcakes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Xce-RWUwg-3WLLeBiJnDIBRpwwA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/201921_Lemon-Cupcakes_ZAKIAH_5154425_original-4x3-1-3496b16156a142a4a79a3f5a93bc2be3.jpg)
"These cupcakes are truly lighter than air and will melt in your mouth." —friedbluetomato
Cranberry Bars
![Cranberry Bars](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/x-RUAro5J27MIrYktcrZj--sEUg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9085720-e6334ad6798e44f693e2b19a006200d3.jpg)
"These yummy cranberry bars are tart and sweet at the same time. They're easy to put together, and your home will smell wonderful while they're baking!" —TWILLIAMS05
Monster Cookies
![Monster Cookies VIII](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/2zMMQFlQQw4mzd9l5aZcLhpn9pU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Screen-Shot-2021-06-15-at-7.41.57-PM-883cd3cd242241e2813446d0b7c20ad3.png)
"Quick, easy cookie using a boxed cake mix as its base. Very moist and fluffy!" —ESKMom
Easiest Applesauce Cake
![close up view of an Applesauce Cake garnished with powdered sugar on a platter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FTeQoNFzIrpsSU3DaEiTF2RaX3g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2907166-easiest-applesauce-cake-hawaiilynn-4x3-1-eb42a13f7f33445487700d20be1e4df9.jpg)
"This moist spice cake starts with a simple cake mix and adds in applesauce. It makes a wonderful breakfast or snack cake. This is the easiest applesauce cake I have ever made!" —Brenda Follin
Triple Berry Cheesecake Poke Cake
![squares of triple berry cheesecake poke cake on glass plates](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/F-hrZdLXT_sAGXXH0GLKOwFid8A=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5130690-triple-berry-cheesecake-poke-cake-photo-by-allrecipes-d57d62a6b8e04144ad27c1e0a649a70f.jpg)
"Poke a classic yellow cake and fill with homemade berry sauce before topping with a tangy, delicious no-bake cheesecake! This cake is best made the day before, which makes it great to bring to all those summer potlucks!" —Julie Hubert
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
Easy Bunny Cake
![easy bunny cake with coconut flakes and candy decorations on a sheet pan](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/hJ8STJ5hFC01hMNwsrs-I53HV5U=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/18356-easy-bunny-cake-ddmfs-1446-2x3-80a8b0b491e7411abc2a1887a6ca7994.jpg)
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“My daughter and I have made this cake for 10 plus years now. A family Easter tradition!! I will keep making it as long as she wants too. A very fun cake to make with the kiddos and delicious!!” —Bob O'Neal
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake From Dole
![Pineapple Upside Down Cake from DOLE®](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/_nV6FeJj6Jras8hEvk-6kuWjYF8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1009750-de7dae02087c4e9c95279cecab1bce51.jpg)
"Very easy to make and delicious!" —Toy Smith
Simple Cake Pops
![overhead view looking at a plate of chocolate covered cake pops topped with sprinkles](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Ce2tkd1gnhuxiuXtOoVUM1r6-EI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/244964-simple-cake-pops-DDMFS-4x3-d9427cfc78cc4585b2eeaef4ba28f6ab.jpg)
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
"Cake pops are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, or any special occasion where sweet treats are needed! This recipe is simple to make with any flavor cake mix or frosting." —Miss Amy
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
![a close up view of a platter of pumpkin crumb cake squares, each topped with a walnut half.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/st7v700REU-q1KmNRVB6riGt_4E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/13804-pumpkin-crumb-cake_Rita-4x3-342b8ebfbebd4a87826902ee68f1db34.jpg)
Rita
"This is pretty much the perfect recipe. It's easy to make, wonderful, and tasty." —Leona
Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes
![Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/qKw-NjlgDXFCCq3XsADYfJbIdHw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/997312-Jelly-Doughnut-Cupcakes-Photo-by-lutzflcat-resized-0b973bcf0289411fa0ac65a1b8ce205c.jpg)
"This is such a great recipe!! So good and so easy!!" —slowbutsteady
Lemonade Cake
![two tiered lemonade cake sits on an elevated cake stand. A slice has been cut and plated in the foreground](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3BjJQfCDrp6P7By_rvQJe3tXkdk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7367_LemonadeCakeI_MFS_24187-cc905f79873241f78eee0301592a4027.jpg)
"This is my husband's favorite cake. It is two layers of yellow cake with a lemonade flavored ice cream center. Wonderful on a hot day." —Mona
Grammy's Easy Blackberry Cobbler
![Grammy's Easy Blackberry Cobbler](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/8WzwmzohAXjrL5RO9jCSj6-4LAA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6919054-2000-bf6f90204e7c4fb2a9062c6b28307120.jpg)
"Delicious and super simple! My husband said it was the best cobbler he'd ever had!!" —Laura Villoria
Easy Banana Pudding Cake
"My family always thinks this cake takes way more time and energy to fix then it actually does. Who am I to correct them?!" —pholsch
Cherry Cobbler
![Cherry Cobbler](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/peMdS4oWRO2p46j5hkK6YjI-pLU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1476449-ed4a228f21f542ecb3a0799ff9d15aea.jpg)
"Quick, easy and delicious. All the kids and adults loved it!" —Faith N
Sweet Potato Dump Cake
![a slice of sweet potato dump cake plated and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Jh6C__LClVAhlmjIt7ctguf85rY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8363654-sweet-potato-dump-cake-ddmfs-3x4-10722-2592297c1363477397fe08fa38977660.jpg)
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"This easy sweet potato dump cake is like sweet potato casserole, the dessert version. Buttery and sweet, with a crunchy top, you'll be the hit of every fall potluck you're invited to." —Kathryn Hendrix
Mandarin Orange Cake
![Mandarin Orange Cake I](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/FYZ3fojQM_Qi5Ny8WIVEkoJLvLA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9339188-76ef5359ce4f42e78f42736a7b4a28eb.jpg)
"This mandarin orange cake is super easy to make with yellow cake mix and mandarin oranges." —Ellen
Peach Jello Dump Cake
![Peach Cobbler Dump Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/AGE64j7Zue6j_TI344zv1jK2OEM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Peach-Cobbler-Dump-Cake-II-2x1-1-0488b404f39b46219f0e0930c1239d1c.jpg)
"If you love peaches, you will love this cake made with peach Jell-O and cake mix. My grandmother used to make it for Sunday dinner." —GERONEMO
Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake
![close up view of Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake on a floral plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rUlaeIKY7NWzVWsC8jnQni-r-58=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1131076-cherry-cream-cheese-dump-cake-Lins-4x3-1-fec628e5513b4e1eb31bc6262d1a7cee.jpg)
"Wow! I never thought I'd be giving dump cake a 5-star review, but it was that good!" —Lins
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
"My older daughter has declared these muffins to be her new favorite!" —Tera
Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake
![Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/sIjuXa_4Ojp_zl8lvHaJeQCuz54=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/843579_-Fresh-Strawberry-Upside-Down-Cake-cookinbug-c85df9238f1041d4817a4c37c306a334.jpg)
"A very soft cake where strawberries get the chance to shine. So easy to make. I served it with whipped cream on the top." —Mary-the-Fairy
Copycat of Starbucks Lemon Bread
![overhead view on a few slices of Starbucks lemon bread on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/o2y0Ql2RPhetVJSY0uhqALid24c=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/236779-Copycat-Starbucks-Lemon-Bread-ddmfs-4x3-2949-58760187461440c88f904cbf5ee81509.jpg)
"This recipe is amazing! It really does imitate the lemon pound cake at Starbucks. Moist and lemony!" —coachmattwagner
Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Icing
![slice of frosted peach cake on aqua plate with aqua ceramic baking pan in background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/uLVLls3j1JHSpD2JmfmScyjOkT0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7564806_Peach-Cake-with-Brown-Sugar-Icing_fabeveryday_4x3-087302566f914509b9d8dfd1f37b226e.jpg)
fabeveryday
"A moist, light peach cake is topped with a sugary sweet, praline-like icing for a decadent dessert. Since this recipe starts with boxed cake mix and canned peaches, you can make it easily any time of year, not just when peaches are in season!" —Ramona Cruz-Peters
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
![A single square slice of pumpkin crunch cake is plated on a small burnt orange plate and topped with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream.The remaining cake sits in the baking dish in the background.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/l4wOblAbldHwHbz2IxrVBL_Ekmc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/13483-pumpkin-crunch-cake-MFS-269-2359cb0b4d0a43839a9aa7425514209f.jpg)
"This pumpkin crunch cake tastes great and is really easy to make!" —Nora LaCroix
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
![Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake I](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rslR9cv0pUOil5aRhAbcFhcYtlo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9444798-6acb309af6d846578056f3580ea911ed.jpg)
"Delicious! No one will know that I used a cake mix! Awesome!" —Linda
Coffee Cake
![233071 Coffee Cake | Melissa Goff](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/uDh1kANlbWY9-Lcd1G_2-zfz9Jw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/233071-Coffee-Cake-Melissa-Goff-520abc075d3442368f8da87908d6570b.jpg)
"This is the best coffee cake recipe ever! So easy. So tasty! Everyone always asks me to make." —Kimh
Ricotta Cheese Cake
![Ricotta Cheese Cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/UnzE9qg_vVW1W6lqt2h5FZLTQFs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/417352-8ddeb2e593344e1e9b979a11978dbab5.jpg)
"It's a wonderful, easy, light cheese filled cake... but not a cheesecake!" —Gingee
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