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By aohmc

Rate this recipe 4.6/5 (135 Votes)
Cake Mix: Caramel Apple Cupcakes 1 Picture
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Servings 24

  • For cupcakes:
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 large Apple
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • For cream cheese frosting:
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, soften
  • 1 stick butter, soften
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

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Mix up the batter for this classic bread in just fifteen minutes

  • Banana Bread (Basic Recipe):
  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ cake mix (choose cake mix flavor from recipe variations below)
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 3 eggs
  • cups mashed bananas (3 to 4 mChocolate-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
  • Chocolate cake mix:
  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
  • Chocolate Chip-Banana Bread:
  • Yellow cake mix
  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
  • Banana Split Bread:
  • Cherry chip cake mix
  • 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, each cut in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • Serve slices of bread with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Banana-Butterscotch Bread:
  • Butter pecan cake mix
  • 1 bag (12 oz) butterscotch chips (2 cups)
  • (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)
  • Cinnamon-Sugar Banana Bread:
  • White cake mix
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar
  • Before baking, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over batter in pans.
  • Strawberry-Banana Bread:
  • Strawberry cake mix
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed, drained and chopped
  • Spiced Banana-Cream Cheese Swirl Bread:
  • Spice cake mix
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese mixed with 1 egg and 1/2 cup sugar
  • Spread one-quarter of batter in each loaf pan.
  • Spread half of cream cheese mixture over batter in each pan.
  • Swirl remaining batter over cream cheese layer in pans.
  • Hawaiian Banana Bread:
  • White cake mix
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • (For easier slicing, do not store loaves in refrigerator.)edium)
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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Follow recipe as stated on box, replacing the oil with an equal amount of Duke's Mayonnaise

  • 1 box cake mix, any flavor
  • eggs, as called for on box
  • water, as called for on box
  • Duke's Mayonnaise, in place of oil called for on box
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water

  • 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) box white cake mix
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pecan halves
4.4/5 (31 Votes)

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This moist and tasty gingerbread, made with our Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix, is delicious served with whipped cream...

  • 1 box King Arthur Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup liquid whey (the liquid drained from yogurt)
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Betty Crocker Cake Mix and a Can of Soda is really all that you need for this recipe, and the best part is that you...

  • 1 package cake mix, any flavor
  • 1 can soda, any flavor
3.9/5 (1010 Votes)

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Almost like a pumpkin pie cobbler

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup margarine at room temperature
3.8/5 (780 Votes)

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If you're looking for a mess free, quick and easy cake recipe, dump cakes are the way to go! Feel free to use other...

  • 1 box classic yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
  • 1 bag frozen mixed berries (about 12-ounces)
  • 1/4 cup butter (1-stick)
3.9/5 (396 Votes)

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Looking for the perfect dessert for a special occasion? This Southern Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake recipe is the p

  • STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
  • 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (32-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
4/5 (230 Votes)

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I know adding wine to a cake recipe sounds a little odd, but it gives it a terrific flavor! You'll make this crack

  • CAKE:
  • 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white wine
3.8/5 (369 Votes)

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Chocolate-lovers will rejoice over this super moist, Triple-Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

  • 1 (2-layer size) package devil's food cake mix
  • 1 (8-ounce) bar Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
4.5/5 (93 Votes)

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This Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pound Cake is sure to be a hit this holiday season! Tender, moist and packed wit...

  • CAKE:
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, 8 ounces
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
  • ORANGE GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3.9/5 (172 Votes)

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With these easy, breezy, 2-ingredient lemon bars you are sure to be the star of your next bake sale, and don't worr...

  • 1 box angel food cake mix
  • 2 (21-ounce) cans lemon pie filling
4.3/5 (76 Votes)

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Instead of a traditional cake, this festive and fun appetizer is great for a party

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups funfetti cake mix, dry
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies (sprinkles)
  • Vanilla Wafers, graham crackers, fruit, or other cookies for dipping
4.2/5 (79 Votes)

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This cake is loaded with rum! The glaze is so sweet and buttery, and the cake is so moist, you'll want to eat the w

  • CAKE:
  • 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup water, cold
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup rum, dark or light
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • Brown sugar (optional)
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cups rum, dark or light
4.2/5 (81 Votes)

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