Top 20 Desserts with White Cake Mix
White cake mix is a pantry lifesaver! From poke cakes to trifles, cookies to waffles, you can turn one simple box into endless desserts. These recipes are quick, creative, and guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Cake Pan
Ingredients
Base
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup milk (or water) milk for richer flavor
- 3 eggs or substitute applesauce/Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Optional Flavor Variations
- cinnamon and nutmeg for a fall spice cake
- pineapple and coconut for tropical flavor
- chocolate chips or sprinkles for funfetti style
- raspberry jam or lemon curd for fruity swirls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, and oil.
- Mix until just combined — don’t overmix, some lumps are okay.
- Stir in any flavor add-ins like cinnamon, fruit, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool slightly before serving or decorating. Customize as poke cake, trifle, blondies, or other dessert ideas!
Notes
Swap water for milk to enrich flavor. Add an extra egg for more structure. These recipes can be baked into cakes, cookies, bars, or even waffles. Freeze leftovers for quick future desserts!