Craving something sweet but short on time? Boxed cake mix is the ultimate shortcut to whipping up delicious desserts with minimal effort. From decadent chocolate brownies to delicious fruit cobblers, these 10 easy recipes will take your boxed cake mix to the next level, making dessert time a breeze!
Lemon Pudding Poke Cake
Lemon pudding poke cake is a moist lemon cake, marbled with tangy lemon pudding and topped with a light and fluffy whipped vanilla frosting. This cake is made with simple ingredients and comes together quickly. Light and refreshing it is perfect for summer or any time you want a lighter dessert.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
These pumpkin cheesecake brownies are sure to impress, and they whip up fast. The secret is they begin with a store-bought brownie mix with a homemade pumpkin cheesecake layer and topped with a candied pecan crumble,
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Easy Apple Cobbler
This easy apple cobbler uses pie filling and boxed cake mix. It comes together with just four ingredients. A quick and easy dessert, this apple cobbler is delicious with a scoop of ice cream or topped with fresh whipped cream.
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
Ferrero Rocher poke cake is a decadent chocolate cake filled with fudgy Nutella. It is finished with a fluffy chocolate topping, chocolate drizzle, hazelnuts, and Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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Black Forest Brownie
These black forest skillet brownies are made with a simple brownie mix and cherry pie filling. They are fudgy and decadent. These brownies are perfect for an easy dessert or can be cut into squares for the lunch box.
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Mixed Berry Cobbler
This mixed berry cobbler is a delicious fruit dessert made with mixed berries and a box of cake mix. A quick and easy dessert, this berry dump cake is delicious with a scoop of ice cream or topped with fresh whipped cream. It’s perfect for any occasion.
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Pineapple Poke Cake
Pineapple poke cake is a light vanilla cake marbled with pineapple pudding and topped with crushed pineapple and vanilla whipped topping. Crushed pineapple is folded into the cake batter, keeping it extra moist and giving it a tropical flavour. This cake is not too sweet and is slightly tangy and refreshing. It is the perfect dessert for enjoying at a summer BBQ, or anytime you want a lighter dessert.
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Black Forest dump cake is a quick and easy dessert with just 3 ingredients. This chocolate cherry cake uses cans of cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix, and butter to create a delicious take on the traditional Black Forest cake. Much like a cobbler, this easy recipe combines a sweet cherry filling with a rich, gooey cake with a crunchy crust. It is perfect with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
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Rainbow Poke Cake
Rainbow poke cake is a bright and colourful cake that comes together quickly using simple ingredients. This cake is moist and delicious, starting with a boxed vanilla cake and instant pudding. It is perfect for a birthday party, or anytime you want an easy, colorful dessert.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Double chocolate peppermint cookies start with a soft, fudge cookie filled with white chocolate peppermint chunks and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy. Made with chocolate cake mix, they are super quick and easy. Perfect for the holidays or any time of year you feel like a special treat.
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