10 Delicious Types of Boxed Cake Mix That'll Have You Feeling Like a Professional Baker
Following a boxed cake mix recipe is simple, just add water and an egg.
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Most days, there isn't enough time to make an over-the-top cake, and that's why we love boxed cake mix. By simply stirring in a couple of ingredients and throwing it in the oven, you get a real, honest-to-God cake everyone will love (without a trip to the bakery or several hours in the kitchen). Plus, you can still tell everyone it's homemade, because technically you did make it at home.
Boxed cake mixes have gotten a bad rap over the years for making dry, flavorless cakes. However, you’ll be wondering why you ever believed that once you have a bite of these moist and flavorful desserts. So if you are pressed for time, or lacking in the baking skills department, these mixes have a dependably delicious outcome. You can still customize them any way you’d like with icing — which we all know is the best part of the cake anyway. Also, all of these mixes make great batter for cupcakes or cake pops if that's more your style.
This all natural cake mix from Miss Jones is a vegan favorite for its rich, indulgent flavor that doesn't require dairy.
Everyone will think you're the craftiest baker in the room with this vanilla-flavored rainbow cake that looks a lot harder to make than it actually is.
Betty Crocker Betty Crocker Super Moist Vanilla Cake Mix
This vanilla cake from Betty Crocker is an old standby. What we love about the super moist cake mix in particular is that it lives up to its name.
A chocolate lover's dream! This mix makes a delicious double chocolate cake that's even better with chocolate chips sprinkled on top.
There's almond flour in this cake mix, but it's so sweet that you won't even realize that you're having a plant-powered dessert.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade because you won't need them for this light, lemon flavored cake.
This pillsbury classic puts the fun in funfetti. The mix is perfect for making either a cake or cupcakes.
If you like red velvet, you'll love the rich, moist cake that this mix makes.
5 star Amazon reviews don't lie: this gluten-free yellow mix makes a delicious cake.
Can you believe you only need to add egg and water to turn this mix into a cake? If only all cooking was that easy.
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