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Cake Mix Recipes

Although we love baking cakes from scratch, we here at Fabulessly Frugal also love to save time. That's why we have created a wide variety of recipes that are made with cake mix. Our Pumpkin Poke Cake tastes like the most Autumnal of cheesecakes. Our Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler is perfect for outdoor gatherings. Our Easy Lemon Blueberry Quick Bread is a delight! Our Sinful Caramel Brownies can fool anyone into thinking you made them from scratch (even though they're made with store-bought cake mix AND caramels. We even have chocolatey Fudge Crinkle Cookies. Who knew cake mix was so versatile!

Cake Mix Banana Bread (Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe)

Cathy Yoder Published on January 18, 2026 27 Comments Meatless,Desserts,Egg

Meatless|Desserts|Egg

This Cake Mix Banana Bread Recipe Is Moist & Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread That Takes Just Minutes to Prep Cake mix banana bread is the shortcut recipe you’ll make on repeat when you want a warm, cozy loaf without pulling out a bunch of measuring cups. This version uses a box of yellow (or vanilla) cake mix plus 3 simple main ingredients to create a soft, moist banana bread with that classic homemade taste. And the best part? Readers have been customizing this banana... Read this post

Simple Sinful Caramel Brownies Made With Cake Mix

Cathy Yoder Published on November 28, 2025 10 Egg Free,Desserts

Egg Free|Desserts|Super Bowl Party

Sinful Brownies Recipe (Gooey Caramel Brownies) The Ultimate Brownie for Caramel Lovers! This Sinful Brownies recipe keeps things nice and simple with the use of a cake mix and store-bought caramels. Yay for simple! Don’t let the simplicity of this... Read this post

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake with Ginger Whipped Cream Topping

Stacy Maines Published on October 5, 2025 1 Fall,Meatless

Fall|Meatless|Desserts

Easy to Make Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe Light, Fluffy & Perfect for Fall (Think Brunch to Thanksgiving!) Fall is my favorite time of year for baking, and I absolutely love pumpkin—it’s so versatile for sweet or savory recipes.... Read this post

Delicious Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake Recipe

Cathy Yoder Published on September 5, 2025 4 Summer,Desserts

Summer|Desserts|Oven

How to Make a Delicious Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake I first tried this Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake at a neighbor’s potluck dinner over 12 years ago, and my family has loved it ever since. It’s one of those simple, fresh desserts that feels... Read this post

Air Fryer 5 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

Cathy Yoder Published on August 27, 2025 5 Air Fryer,Fall

Air Fryer|Fall|Meatless

Can You Make Peach Cobbler in the Air Fryer? Air fryer peach cobbler is a tasty and easy dessert that tastes like summer! Today I am so excited to share with you this simple air fryer dessert that only needs 5 ingredients to make and still has a bunch... Read this post

Shamrock Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Fab FruGALS Published on March 8, 2025 2 Desserts,Egg

Desserts|Egg|Oven

Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies Recipe This shamrock crinkle cookies recipe is one of my favorite go-to easy cookie recipes and it can be adapted so many ways! These cookies are made simply from just yellow cake mix, oil, eggs, powdered sugar, and some food... Read this post

Quick & Easy Boston Cream Pie Cake

Cathy Yoder Published on February 21, 2025 106 Meatless,Desserts

Meatless|Desserts|Butter

Why You'll Love This Recipe Boston Cream Pie Cake takes a beloved classic and makes it even easier to enjoy. A doctored-up cake mix creates a moist, flavorful base, while the creamy Boston Cream vanilla filling and rich homemade chocolate glaze bring... Read this post

Pumpkin Poke Cake Recipe

Cathy Yoder Updated on December 24, 2024 4 Air Fryer,Fall

Air Fryer|Fall|Egg Free

An Easy Pumpkin Dessert The cake is incredibly moist and dense, almost like a shortcut pumpkin Tres Leches. It also reminds me a little bit of a pumpkin cheesecake. The rich pumpkin flavor and creamy topping make each bite irresistible. Gotta... Read this post

3 Ingredient Banana Muffins (Plus How to Make Ripe Bananas in the Air Fryer)

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 9, 2025 1 Air Fryer,Fall

Air Fryer|Fall|Egg

Sometimes a good banana muffin recipe can be hard to find, but let me tell you, this is the only one you will need from now on. This 3 ingredient banana muffin recipe is perfect; you don’t have to measure anything and can use up your ripe bananas... Read this post

Air Fryer Cake Mix Cookies

Cathy Yoder Published on June 14, 2024 Air Fryer,Fall

Air Fryer|Fall|Desserts

Quick Cookies in the Air Fry Our air fryer cake mix cookie recipe is great for making cookies in a pinch or just a couple at a time and saving the rest of the cookie dough for later. The air fryer is great for making cookies in a shorter amount... Read this post

The Very Best Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars in the Air Fryer

Cathy Yoder Published on October 29, 2021 Air Fryer,Fall

Air Fryer|Fall|Desserts

Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Cake Recently I made a tried my favorite pumpkin recipes in the air fryer with my kids. You can watch this video on YouTube. The verdict? Amazing. Pumpkin recipes are so easy and perfect for the air fryer. Today's recipe was definitely... Read this post