Easy desserts are just a boxed cake mix away, and they’re perfect when you want something homemade without all the work. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up something that feels special in no time. It’s all about keeping things quick, fun, and absolutely worth it.

Banana Caramel Cake

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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This Banana Caramel Cake is tender, flavorful, and starts with a trusty boxed cake mix. It’s the perfect way to whip up a dessert that tastes bakery-made in no time. A boxed cake mix is your best friend when you need a quick and delicious dessert like this one!
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

A close-up image of glaze being poured onto a brown bundt cake on a beige plate.
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Lemon lovers, this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake is a must-try! Using a boxed cake mix, it comes together fast with a refreshing lemon flavor and creamy icing drizzle. It’s a fun and easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Squares of peanut butter brownies.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies come together in minutes with a boxed brownie mix and a handful of peanut butter cups. Perfect for busy weeknights, they deliver chocolaty, peanut butter goodness in no time. A quick dessert win!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Coconut Cupcakes

Frosted coconut cupcakes on a white board.
Coconut Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Coconut lovers, rejoice! These Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting are made effortlessly with a boxed cake mix and taste like a tropical dream. Moist, fluffy, and packed with coconut flavor, they’re an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Bisquick Peach Cobbler

A bite of peach cobbler.
Bisquick Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

This Bisquick Peach Cobbler is as easy as it gets, made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. The boxed mix makes it come together in no time for a comforting dessert. Serve it warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Get the Recipe: Bisquick Peach Cobbler

Strawberry Dump Cake

A pan with a scoops of cake dessert taked out.
Strawberry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Strawberries, Jello, and a boxed cake mix create dessert magic in this Strawberry Dump Cake. It’s quick, simple, and bursting with fruity goodness. Perfect for potlucks or when you need a no-fuss dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Dump Cake

Blueberry Dump Cake

Blueberry dump cake in a baking dish.
Blueberry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Blueberry Dump Cake is a go-to for fresh or frozen blueberry fans. A boxed cake mix makes this recipe incredibly easy while still tasting homemade. It’s a sweet, fruity dessert that’s ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Dump Cake

Cool Whip Cookies

Close-up of lemon crinkle cookies on a baking sheet dusted with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool Whip Cookies are a fast and fun treat made with lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, and an egg. These soft, chewy cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just because!
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Chocolate Dump Cake is a rich, gooey chocolate lover’s dream. With a boxed cake mix, chocolate chips, and M&Ms, it’s an easy and decadent dessert. It’s so simple to make but tastes like pure indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Strawberry Donuts

A stack of colorful, glazed doughnuts with sprinkles, displayed on a white surface surrounded by scattered candies.
Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the bakery and make these Strawberry Donuts at home with a boxed cake mix. They’re fun, flavorful, and perfect for busy families or quick treats. These donuts are bursting with strawberry goodness and couldn’t be easier to make!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Donuts

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

A bowl of cake with ice cream on top.
Caramel Apple Dump Cake. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A simple apple dump cake featuring of apples, caramel and cake mix. This Caramel Apple Dump Cake will be your new favorite fruity dessert. With just a handful of common pantry ingredients and one specialty item you can make a quick and easy delicacy 
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Rum Cake

A round rum cake with a slice missing, showcasing its yellow interior, is displayed on a dark plate.
Rum Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Treat yourself to a decadent rum cake made easy with cake mix! This boozy dessert is perfect for holidays or any special occasion, and you’ll love the crunch of sweet walnuts mixed in. This rum cake shows that delicious desserts don’t have to be complicated—just add rum to the cake mix for a moist, indulgent treat infused with warm, inviting flavors.
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Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix

A slice of yellow cake with a white icing on top and a swirl of brown filling in the middle.
Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When it comes to easy desserts, a honey bun cake is right up there. What sets this cake apart is the fact that you make it with yellow box cake mix but no one would ever believe it came from a box, because it is so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix

Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

Overhead view of yellow cake mix cookies after baking.
Yellow Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These yellow cake mix cookies only need four simple ingredients, can be made in just 20 minutes and are perfect for a quick, delicious snack!
Get the Recipe: Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

Cake Mix Pumpkin Loaf

A slice of pumpkin bread with a mint leaf on top.
Cake Mix Pumpkin Loaf. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a moist and flavorful pumpkin loaf that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite. The secret is that you start with a boxed mix.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Pumpkin Loaf

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