While your goal is always to make one from scratch, boxed cake mix has probably saved more than one birthday party in your house's history. But the quick-fix stuff is good for way more than just cakes.
The ingredients that make a boxed cake so tasty are also the base for lots of other amazing dishes that start with breakfast and end at creative cocktails!
Another cool thing about cake mix is that there are so many versions from fruit flavored to seasonal ones (hello, pumpkin!) that you can swap out one flavor with another to create something new (red velvet whipped cream, we're coming for you).
Yes, your on-sale box of cake mix could just save the day, yet again, and you won't even need to raid the junk drawer looking for candles.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Everything's better when red velvet is involved. This No. 2 Pencil blogger used cake mix to upgrade an already beloved breakfast treat.
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Cake Mix Donuts
If you've got a mini-donut maker, these treats by It's Always Autumn will cook up in less time than it takes to preheat your oven.
Cake Mix Waffles
Brunch just got a whole lot easier thanks to this cake mix waffle recipe from The Black Peppercorn.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars
The Gunny Sack transforms simple white cake mix into a peanut butter and chocolate lover's dream.
Heavenly Lemon Cookies
These are a great late-afternoon pick-me-up that doesn't require waiting on the super long coffee shop line. The Sugar 'n' Spice Gals has an easy-to-make icing recipe to go with them, too.
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No Bake Cake Batter Cake Pops
Not only are these a crowd-pleaser, these No Bake Cake Batter Cake Pops from Chef in Training are a great rainy day activity for the kids, too!
Cherry Cheesecake
Cake mix is the secret ingredient in this Real Housemoms cherry cheesecake recipe.
Cake Mix Banana Bread
It takes just four ingredients to create this cake mix banana bread from Real Mom Kitchen.
Cake Cookies
You can use any flavor cake mix to create delicious cookies. Somewhat Simple opted for pretty pink ones made with strawberry cake mix.
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Funfetti Dip
We've never met a dip we didn't like, and The Cookie Rookie's funfetti cake dip is no exception.
Cake Batter Ice Cream
You don't need a cold stone or ice cream maker to whip up this frozen treat created by Life Made Sweeter. Take her suggestion and set up a toppings bar for the kids to customize their cones with!
Cake Milkshakes
Jessica at The Novice Chef has created the ultimate birthday party milkshake using cake mix, ice cream, and everyone's favorite, sprinkles.
Cake Batter Pancakes
If you're in one of those breakfast-for-dinner moods, take it all the way with these cake batter pancakes from How Sweet Eats.
Biscotti
Sweet Additions created three cake mix biscotti recipes so everyone's favorite flavor is covered.
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Cake Mix Fudge
What the Fork will make you say what the fudge when you realize you can make homemade fudge out of cake mix.
