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April 9, 2024

22 Easy Yellow Cake Mix Recipes

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We’ve collected 22 of the best Yellow Cake Mix Recipes for a quick and easy dessert with no compromise on taste!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Using Duncan Hines cake mix; you too can make this pineapple upside-down cake. Made with a topping of caramelized pineapples combined with maraschino cherries – it easily knocks your classic recipe out of the park.

Strawberry Jello Cake

Strawberry Jello Cake

Strawberry jello poke cake puts those fresh strawberries to good use! It’s a beautiful dessert that just melts in your mouth. Make this recipe ahead of time for parties and gatherings or as a nice treat for your family. 

Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Using just 4 ingredients, you’ll have a warm and comforting peach cobbler before you know it! This one is a little different though – you use cake mix! Plus, it’s exploding with peaches and a buttery topping.

Birthday Cake Pops

If you’re not familiar with cake pops – you will be now! They’re a cross between a cake and a lollipop!  Not only are they perfect for birthdays, but parties too!

Pinata Cupcakes

Cake Mix Cupcakes

The perfect dessert for your themed party! Cake mixes cupcakes, otherwise known as piñata cupcakes, have a surprise right in the middle! You’ll love the festive sprinkles on top too!!

Cake Batter Milkshake

This recipe perfectly combines your love for a milkshake and a cake. It’s creamy, delicious and tastes just like the one from Sonic! Made in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients, making this treat perfect for your next gathering!

Cake Batter Blondies

Cake Batter Blondies

Did you know that you can make dessert bars out of cake batter? Yes, you can! They’re soft, easy to make and have an unforgettable cake texture. You’ll even get a video tutorial here.

Cake Mix Banana Bread

It’s your classic recipe made simpler – its cake mix banana bread. Don’t worry though, you’ll still get that same great taste, same moistness, and same fluffiness! Perfect to serve as a snack any day or wrap it up and give it as a diy gift.

Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare yourself for this one! Its cake mixes cinnamon rolls and they are nothing short of absolute perfection. Easy to make and loaded with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet icing! 

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Just 5 ingredients are needed to experience a burst of lemon flavor. It’s lemon cake mix cookies, and they’re perfect for the summer season. The great thing about this recipe is that you can freeze them for up to three months!

Cake Batter Fudge

Cake Batter Fudge

Stop here for a video tutorial on how to make cake batter fudge – it will have your mouth watering before you even make it. It’s a no-bake recipe that requires only 10 minutes of prep. Making this recipe perfect for those last-minute gifts.

Cake Mix Brownies

If you love brownies without all that hard work, then stop here! This cake mix recipe only requires three ingredients and turns out incredibly moist! For extra fudgy brownies, fold in some chocolate chips! 

Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake Mix

Made with just 2 ingredients! Yes, you read that right! It doesn’t stop there! This recipe doesn’t require eggs, oil, or butter. These pumpkin muffins are made with just 5 minutes of prep and with a box of spice cake mix.

Cake Mix Pancakes

Now’s your chance to eat dessert for breakfast! This recipe uses any of your favorite cake mixes and turns them into pancakes! This easily will become your new favorite way of making breakfast.

Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake

Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake

This lemon blueberry poke cake recipe is the perfect way to use up those extra blueberries. With a fresh taste of citrus, you’ll also love that this cake is both moist and delicious! Plus, it uses a boxed cake mix! 

Cake Batter Ice Cream

Here’s one for the kiddos! With a bag and a couple of ingredients they can make their very own ice cream! Skip the store bought and indulge a bit in your own homemade creation.

Doctored Cake Mix

It’s a fun recipe with two secret ingredients to make it melt in your mouth. Use this recipe to pull together coconut cream cupcakes or chocolate cupcakes. Don’t worry, it’s completely foolproof!

Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Get ready for a dessert that perfectly combines two desserts into one. A fluffy cake mix, and a cinnamon apple filling make this apple cobbler treat! You don’t want to miss out on this one.

Cake Mix Donuts

Here’s your chance to skip the drive-thru line and make donuts right at home! They’re quick and easy and use a pre-made boxed cake mix! The best part? The sprinkle topping!

Lemon Bundt Cake with Cake Mix

There’s something about lemons that provide a taste of freshness. Perfect for those hot summer days, this lemon bundt cake can also be enjoyed year-round!

Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

Quick, grab the kids and get them to help with these whoopie pies! They’re simple to make and kids will love the funfetti cake mix. Plus, the homemade frosting is loaded with sprinkles too. 

Cake Mix Pound Cake

Are you ready? You’re about to turn a box cake mix into a pound cake. You can even turn this recipe into cupcakes for an on the go treat!

If those aren’t enough ideas, then why not try making this classic pineapple upside down cake using yellow cake mix!

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Using Yellow Cake Mix)

Using yellow cake mix, you too can easily make this pineapple upside-down cake. Made with a topping of caramelized pineapples combined with maraschino cherries – it easily knocks your classic recipe out of the park.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pineapple upside down cake, yellow cake mix
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, you can use light or dark
  • 10 pineapple slices
  • 10-20 maraschino cherries optional

Duncan Hines Cake

  • 1 box Duncan Hines Cake Mix
  • ingredients called for on the box water oil, and eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C).

Make the Topping

  • Pour melted butter into a 9-inch cake pan (or pie pan). Make sure the plate or pan is at least 2 inches deep. Spread the butter evenly to cover the entire bottom.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top of the butter.
  • Pad dry pineapple slices, and arrange them on top of the brown sugar.
  • Place maraschino cherries in the center of pineapple slices. Set aside.

Make the Cake Batter

  • Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the package. (DO NOT substitute pineapple juice for water.)
  • Pour and spread the cake batter evenly over the topping.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake for 45-50 minutes. Loosely cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from over-browning.
  • The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

Flip and Serve

  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Pat dry your pineapple slices/rings before placing them into the pie plate. Wet pineapple will cause the cake to overflow and the topping could ooze over the sides when inverted.
  • Make sure your pie plate or cake pan is at least 2 inches deep.

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