You’ve got a box of cake mix on hand but you’re not sure what to do with. In this master list you’ll discover dozens of different ways to bake up that cake mix into something delicious and unexpected!
Make Cake Delicious with a Doctored Cake Mix
If you’ve been following this site for any length of time you know I’m all about taking a simple box of cake mix and turning it into something spectacular.
I covered a lot of my tips and tricks in my post, How to Doctor a Boxed Cake Mix. There are literally dozens of ways to make a cake taste better.
The secrets to making a boxed cake mix taste homemade can be found in that post.
Make Other Sweet Treats from a Box of Cake Mix
Cake mixes can be used to to create other non-cake-like treats. That’s why I wrote a post called A Dozen Sweet Treats that Start with a White Cake Mix. In it, I shared a ton of ideas for other sweet treats you can make using a box of cake mix.
It’s been nearly two years since this journey started and I’ve spent much of that time experimenting. In many ways I feel like a would-be scientist in my kitchen.
I’ve been creating and tweaking and trying all sorts of new and imaginative things.
Doctored Cake Mix Recipes are the Best!
All of those recipes are now listed on this blog. But I thought it might be fun to put them all into one post.
This will be a quick go-to master list you can turn to when you’ve got a box of cake mix in your pantry but don’t know what to do with it.
With this comprehensive recipe list you really can turn that mix into something spectacular if you use your imagination!
I’ve broken this post down by category, starting with the obvious: cake! So, let’s dive right in.
Master Recipe List Below
Follow the links in the pictures to discover the recipes to all of these doctored cake mix recipes!
Doctored Cake Mix Recipes
Here we go! Dozens of cake-mix infused recipes, simple and tasty!
Cakes
In this section you'll find a ton of cake offerings, guaranteed to look and taste like bakery cakes!
1
Black Forest Icebox Cake
If you love the softness of a delicious dark chocolate cake but the light fluffiness of a mousse, this is the recipe for you! This chocolate cake is covered in a cherry cheese mousse that’s guaranteed to make you swoon!
2
Christmas Spice Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
Christmas spice and everything nice, that's what this cake is made of! And best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix!
3
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Every now and agin you stumble across a recipe that’s so simple, so luscious, so delectable, that you have no choice but to share it. This is that recipe.
4
Earthquake Cake (German Chocolate Upside Down Cake)
If German Chocolate Cake is your thing but you don't have time to make the coconut pecan frosting from scratch, this is the recipe for you! This luscious Earthquake Cake oozes with flavor. It's loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips and it bubbles over with an extra-special addition: cream cheese filling!
5
Easy Banana Berry Cake (doctored white cake mix)
This Easy Banana Berry Cake is light, fluffy, and filled with the creaminess of bananas and tartness of raspberries. The additions of its luscious cream cheese drip sends it over the edge, to a whole new place! Best of all, this recipe starts with a boxed cake mix!
6
Easy Black Forest Bundt Cake
If you love the flavors of chocolate and cherries you're going to adore this easy Black Forest Bundt Cake. It's one of the simplest cakes you'll ever make and best of all it starts with a box of cake mix.
7
Butter Pecan Pound Cake
If you love the rich flavor of pecans but the ease or a simple cake mix, have I got a treat for you! This delicious and simple pound cake comes together in no time and has a secret ingredient in the batter: a can of coconut pecan frosting!
8
Easy Caramel Banana Cake
This caramel banana cake is delicious and simple. It's loaded with flavors you'll be proud to serve to family and guests.
9
Easy Carrot Bundt Cake with Frosting in the Mix
Frosting in the mix? Yes, please. Adding frosting gives this cake a depth of flavor and texture you won't get anywhere else.
10
Easy Mango Pineapple Cake with Coconut
This is a bright tropial cake, loaded with flavor and texture. Bake it up today!
11
Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake (with Lime)
This one is a fan favorite. This is a lush tropical coconut cake with pineapple and lime. You're going to flip over these flavors!
12
Pineapple Upside Down Cake from a Box Mix
This traditional pineapple upside-down cake starts with a boxed mix. This is one that has been passed down through generations!
13
Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! This amazing fall-themed cake starts with a boxed mix and a can of pumpkin puree.
14
German Chocolate Pound Cake (with canned frosting inside)
Another frosting-in-the-mix recipe, this one with a strong German Chocolate flavor. You're going to swoon over this one and it's so simple to make!
15
Holiday Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)
Yule log cakes are so festive and fun during the holiday season. . .and you don't need a special recipe. A doctored cake mix will do just fine!
16
Mama’s Traditional Mandarin Orange Cake
Mandarin oranges make this light, bright cake another fan favorite. Pineapple, whipped cream, and a more oranges make this one sheer perfection!
17
Mock Angel Food Cake from White Cake Mix
If you’re in the mood for a springy angel food cake but you don’t have the ingredients on hand, I’ve got a quick alternative for you. This angel food came comes together easily and it starts with a box of white cake mix!
18
Pink Peppermint Angel Food Cake (with Chocolate Glaze)
Angel Food Cake with pink peppermint? Yes, please! Follow the link to get this amazing pink peppermint angel food cake!
19
Simple Coconut Pecan Pound Cake
Similar to my German Chocolate Pound cake, this luscious bundt cake starts with a box of cake mix and a can of coconut pecan frosting. You're going to love the ease and the flavor and texture of this one!
20
Simple Tres Leches Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you’re looking for a simple but delicious Tres Leches cake, one filled with rich, luscious texture and flavor, this is the post for you!
21
Strawberry Lemonade Cake (doctored cake mix)
Another fan favorite--this is a strawberry lemonade cake, layered with lemon curd and strawberry preserves. Perfect for summertime or any time of year!
22
Strawberry Pie Filling Cake (doctored white cake mix)
You're not going to believe how easy it is to turn a simple white cake into a rich, luscious strawberry cake. Follow the link to discover the secret!
23
Sweet Potato Pie Dump Cake
If you love the rich, warm flavors of fall this is the recipe for you! This delicious dump cake has the flavors of a sweet potato pie and it’s so easy to make!
24
The Most Delicious White Cake from a Box (Doctored Cake Mix)
This recipe is often used for wedding cakes and birthday cakes. This doctored white cake mix is perfect for special events.
25
Traditional Coconut Cake (with Cream of Coconut Frosting)
Loaded with coconut inside and out, this lush cake starts with a box of cake mix but doesn't stop there. Discover the secrets to turn this into a crowd-pleasing cake you'll be happy to serve.
26
Triple Lemon Poke Cake
Lemon on lemon on lemon! Lemon cake, lemon pudding, lemon jello all make an appearance in this amazing recipe. Follow the link to dive head-first into lemon heaven!
27
Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe
Can you make a box of chocolate cake taste like a bakery cake? Why, yes. . .you can! And if you follow this recipe. . .you will!
Cupcakes & Muffins
You can use a simple box of cake mix to make delicious cupcakes and muffins. Keep reading for lots of unique recipes!
28
Best Cookie Butter Cupcakes (doctored cake mix)
If you've never had cookie butter, you don't know what you're missing! This luscious spicy treat is the star of the show in these cupcakes. Follow the link to learn more.
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Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you're looking for a quick, easy muffin mix, this is it! These are loaded with the warm flavors of sugar and cinnamon and are so easy to make!
30
Easy Cake Mix Banana Muffins (doctored cake mix)
Banana muffins from a cake mix? Sure! Why not? These are easy and over-the-top delicious!
31
Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes (doctored cake mix)
This is the most delicious recipe for carrot cake, y'alL! I baked it in cupcake form and frosted with cream cheese frosting. Delicious!
32
Easy Espresso Cupcakes (Doctored Cake Mix)
Dark chocolate cupcakes with espresso chips? You bet! This recipe starts with a box of cake mix but trust me when I say it doesn't end there!
33
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
They're light, they're bright, and they've got that "velvety" texture you would expect from a chiffon cake. These pink velvet cupcakes are simple and they start with a box of cake mix.
34
Lime in the Coconut Cupcakes
Filled with lime curd and sprinkled with toasted coconut, these easy-breezy cupcakes also start with a box of cake mix! You can whip these up in a hurry!
Cookies
Let's look at some fun cookies you can make with a box of cake mix. (Hey, no one will know!)
35
4 Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Doctored Muffin Mix)
This is technically a muffin mix, not a cake mix, but you could certainly use whatever you like. These muffin cookies are delectable!
36
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a fan favorite and super simple to make. Just a few basic ingredients and some chocolate chips and. . .voila! Cookies!
37
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cake Mix Cookies)
Chocolate cookies with chips? You betcha! And these start with a box of cake mix!
38
Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies (doctored white cake mix)
Is it possible to make peanut butter cookies from a box of white cake mix? It is! And these are so delicious no one will realize you didn't bake them from scratch!
Cookie Bars
Let's don't stop with cookies, y'all! Let's bake up some cookie bars using cake mix. (You'll be surprised at how long this list is, y'all! I love baking bars with cake mix.)
39
Amazing Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Simple and delicious, these amazing strawberry cheesecake bars start with a box of cake mix. . .strawberry!
40
Delicious Lemon Coconut Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
This is one of my favorite bars of all time and it's so easy to whip them up. Start with cake mix and add toppings that include coconut. Yum!
41
Easy Almond Joy Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you love the rich chocolate and coconut flavors of an Almond Joy bar, have I got a treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a sweet treat with those same flavors. . .and it all starts with a box of cake mix!
42
Easy Bananas Foster Bars
Much like the famous bananas foster dessert, these luscious bars are rich with flavor. . .and so simple to make, thanks to a box of cake mix!
43
Easy Cappuccino Cheesecake Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Coffee and cheesecake? Yes, please! And it's so easy with a box of cake mix!
44
Easy Caramel Apple Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Luscious and rich with flavor, these easy cararmel apple bars are simple, if you happen to have a box of cake mix on hand!
45
Easy Carrot Cake Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Carrot cake in bar form is easy with cake mix!
46
Easy Coconut Pecan Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
These bars are reminiscent of my Italian Cream cake, loaded with coconut and pecans. Absolutely delicious, and so easy to make!
47
Easy Orange Creamsicle Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Orange creamsicle bars? In bar form? You can make these today with. box of cake mix! (Folks will think you whipped them up from scratch!)
48
Easy Strawberry Lemonade Bars (Doctored Cake Mix Bars)
Strawberry cake and lemon pie filling make up this luscious strawberry lemon bar!
49
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Another personal favorite! Lemon blueberry flavors top off this cake-crust, so easy and delicious.
50
Pineapple Right Side Up Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Can you turn pineapple upside down cake into a bar? Why, yes you can! With a cake mix, you can do almost anything!
51
Pumpkin Spice Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
You don't have to save this one for the holidays but these bars will definitely spice up your dinner table on Thanksgiving!
52
Simple German Chocolate Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Much like the coconut pecan bars listed above, these have coconut and pecans. But the crust is made of a German Cake mix! Get the recipe now!
More Sweet Treats
I told you that you could use a box of cake mix to make all sorts of tasty treats! The following recipes range from brownies to pastries and they all start with a box of cake mix!
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Cake Mix Kolaches (doctored cake mix)
These sweet kolaches are flaky and delicious and start with a white cake mix. Try them today!
54
Easy Cake Mix Brownies
Brownies, anyone? You can turn a box of cake mix into brownies, no problem!
55
Easy Cake Mix Cherry Pies
What a fun little treat Cherries and cake mix combine to make mini cherry pies. The kids can halp you make (and eat) these!
56
Almond Tea Cakes (doctored cake mix)
Did you know you can make tea cakes from cake mix? These are delicious and loaded with almond flavor!
57
Easy German Chocolate Brownies
Rich with coconut pecan flavor, these brownies are going to sweep you away. And if you don't have a brownie mix (or the ingredients to make them from scratch) just start with a chocolate cake mix.
58
Easy Cake Mix Scones (doctored cake mix)
I still remember the day I discovered this method. I'm so in love with these scones, y'all!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Scones (doctored cake mix)
Is it a pastry or is it a scone? Call it what you like, this sweet treat is absolutely delicious and has amazing texture!
Breads
In this section you'll find breads that start with a box of cake mix!
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Chocolate Banana Bread (Doctored Brownie Mix)
Chcoolate banana bread? Yes, please. And let's start with a box of cake mix!
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this master list of delicious doctored cake mix recipes.
If you make any of these recipes and enjoy them, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you’re at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!
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About the Author
Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 150 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.
