Have you ever looked in your pantry and saw a lonely box of yellow cake mix sitting there? The holidays are quickly approaching and you’re probably wondering what to do with that cake mix. Well, luckily for you and me, there are a dozen ways to use yellow cake mix.
One aspect of using a box cake mix is that you get access to all of these easy cake mix recipes! If all the hard work is done for you, why not go for it? My favorite recipes from here are the poke cakes! Those of you who haven’t tried a poke cake need to go for it!
Now, let’s dig into all these fun and delicious yellow cake mix recipe ideas.
Yellow Cake Mix Recipe Ideas
You’re going to love these desserts with yellow cake mix! They’re fast, simple, and full of that delicious lemon flavor! Use this list of yellow cake mix ideas to give your sweet tooth something delicious!
Using a cake mix really does cut down on the prep time and is such a simple process. And just remember that if you want to change the flavor of your desserts, you literally just have to change the flavor of the cake mix.
You can use a strawberry cake mix, pistachio ake mix, chocolate cake mix, and more! Mix and match and enjoy!
What are some of the most popular delicious recipes made from a cake mix?
Any easy dessert can be made! You just use the cake batter to make a coffee cake, birthday cake, dump cake, or more! Add some whipped cream on top and sprinkle on some chocolate chips and you’re good to go!
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What are the best toppings for desserts?
This all just depends on what you make! I like vanilla ice cream, for sure. But if you’re having a bundt cake, just a little bit of powdered sugar will do the trick.
If you’re making a dessert for a special occasion, have fun with the toppings! I’m all about adding sprinkles as well! The more toppings, the better!
Below are some of the best lemon cake mix desserts that will have everyone giddy and ready for their dessert! Have fun working your way down the list trying to choose the one to start with!
Delicious Cake Mix Recipes
Yellow Cake Mix Recipe Ideas
You're going to love all these options for using a yellow cake mix.
This Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake Recipe from Cooking with Carlee is amazing! This is a brilliant way to add a spin to any yellow cake mix.
Do you love chocolate? These Easy Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate from Salt and Lavender is totally worth being made by you. It's decadent.
I'm loving these Gluten Free Cake Mix Cookies from Mom Advice. Seriously, they are so easy to make and delicious to enjoy! Everyone in your family is bound to love them.
Christmas Cake Batter Blondies from Salt and Lavender are like a slice of heaven! Blondies are flavored with brown sugar but taste like brownies and are shaped like them. If you haven't tried them before, go for it!
Raise your hand if you love Gluten Free?! This Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Cake from Mom Advice is amazing in so many ways.
My mouth has been watering for an Upside Down Pineapple Cake. This one from Moore or Less Cooking is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
For as long as I can remember, we've always made an Apple Dump Cake during the holidays. This recipe from Finding Zest is amazing!
Mom Advice has some awesome Gluten Free options out there, like this Gluten Free Rainbow Bundt Cake! If you haven't tried a bundt cake, make this recipe. It's one of the best ways to use yellow cake mix.
Looking for the Best Honey Bun Cake ? Moore or Less Cooking has the BEST honey bun cake around. It's perfect for the holidays.
Another fun and easy rum cake is this Easy Rum Cake from Moore or Less Cooking. Are you going to give it a try?
Another fun cake made from alcohol as part of the ingredients is these Mind Blowing Margarita Cupcakes. I just can't wait to make these and dig in. Mom On the Side did an incredible job on this recipe.
Who has a bread machine at home that they're dying to use? I know you're going to want to make this Bread Machine: Lemon Cake Recipe ! My boys love it and it's right on our blog, 3 Boys and a Dog.
Blessed Beyond Crazy has me super excited about this Classic Holiday Rum Cake. Any cake made out of rum, needs to be celebrated!
Moore or Less Cooking has a scrumptious Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Video that everyone needs to see. Warning: your mouth will water.
I have always been a huge fan of poke cakes. When I found this Strawberry Poke Cake from Finding Zest, I got so excited!
Who doesn't want to make this incredible Sunshine Cake by Blessed Beyond Crazy? Now I think that is a super creative way for yellow cake mix recipe ideas.
I have been a huge fan of this Peach Cake Mix Cobbler recipe from our blog, 3 Boys and a Dog, for as long as I can remember! It's one of our most popular recipes, give it a try.
3 Boys and a Dog has created this fabulous Blueberry Cake Mix Cobble recipe! You don't want to miss out on making this fabulous way to use yellow cake mix.
I have a friend that can't have gluten and I'm so excited to share this Gluten Free Lemon Chiffon Cake from Mom Advice with her.
The next time you need a recipe using yellow cake mix, hopefully, you’ll remember this list. Which recipe is your favorite? Share in the comments!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Wednesday 3rd of February 2021
I love the idea of using a box cake mix for so many delicious desserts. Pinned. Thanks for visiting this week and sharing at #HomeMattersParty. I look forward to seeing more from your blog.
Joanne
Monday 25th of January 2021
There are so many uses for boxed cake mixes!
Nettie Moore
Friday 15th of February 2019
My mouth is seriously watering for all of these desserts! Thank you for including mine in your wonderful roundup! Nettie
Miz Helen
Tuesday 4th of December 2018
What a great collection of recipes! Hope you are having a good week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday! Miz Helen