17 Easy Cake Mix Hacks to Upgrade Your Christmas Treats
Let’s make holiday baking fun again. These cake mix hacks take a basic mix and transform it into Christmas treats that wow without taking hours in the kitchen.
You’ll find playful tweaks, flavor boosts, and fun decorating ideas that make holiday baking feel joyful instead of stressful. Your sweet creations will disappear fast!
Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
‘Tis the season to bake up some Christmas magic, and these Vanilla Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect way to infuse your kitchen with holiday cheer! Packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, crunchy pretzel pieces, festive Christmas M&Ms, and sprinkles, these cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Christmas cookie.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Christmas Cookies.
Coconut Rum Cake
Coconut Rum Cake is made with vanilla cake mix, sweet coconut, and tropical coconut rum. It’s a special dessert to serve at holidays and celebrations!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Rum Cake.
Eggnog Poke Cake
An eggnog poke cake is a moist yellow cake filled with eggnog pudding and topped with whipped topping. The festive cake is a great way to use up leftover eggnog!
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Poke Cake.
Crinkle Grinch Cookies
Crinkle Grinch cookies are a worthy addition to your festive baking list. If you’re looking for red or green Christmas cookies, these definitely add a touch of fun to your holiday table! Enjoy munching on Grinch cake mix cookies while watching your favorite Christmas movies. Can you think of a better combo than Grinch Christmas cookies and festive movies? Nope, me neither!
Get the Recipe: Crinkle Grinch Cookies.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies With Cake Mix
These fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix are incredibly moist. With just four ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these chewy cookies in less than 30 minutes!
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Festive Christmas Poke Cake Recipe
Get ready to impress your holiday guests with this delightful Christmas Poke Cake! With layers of vibrant raspberry and lime jello, this cake is not only festive but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dessert combines delicious flavors and a beautiful presentation.
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Easy and Colorful Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
These easy Christmas cake mix cookies are easy, fun, and festive to make for the holiday season. Here’s how to make them for your gatherings!
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Gingerbread Spice Cookies
Gingerbread season is here, in all of its chewy, spicy splendor! With this time-saving recipe, you can quickly whip up a batch of Gingerbread Spice Cookies. There is a taste of the holidays in every scrumptious bite!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Spice Cookies (Time Saver Recipe).
Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the cutest and most festive cupcakes ever! Made with chocolate cake mix and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting, these delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat.
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Easy Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake
I am so excited to share this Easy Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake with you today! A month ago, when I visited my sweet aunt, Paula, we ate a Nantucket Pie from Trader Joe’s. I have been thinking about it ever since! This cranberry cake isn’t exactly a copycat of that pie {that is actually a cake}, but it is now my favorite Christmas cake. The best part is that it starts with a cake mix and ends with the most amazing cranberry topping EVER!
Get the Recipe: Easy Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake
Festive Christmas Cake Roll (With Cake Mix!)
If you are looking for a delicious and fun treat to make for your friends and family, try this Festive Christmas Cake Roll (with Cake Mix!). Easier than it looks, moist, light, and fun to make. The cream cheese frosting is equally distributed throughout the cake for the perfect bite each time. Best part? This vanilla cake roll is topped with white chocolate ganache.
Get the Recipe: Festive Christmas Cake Roll (With Cake Mix!)
Easy Christmas Cupcakes
These moist, easy cupcakes are perfect for Christmas or other celebrations! Customize them for the holidays however you’d like. I share a great buttercream recipe you can color any way you like. You can also keep it simple with white icing and use colored sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Easy Christmas Cupcakes.
Ugly Sweater Cupcakes
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cupcakes are the perfect way to show off your holiday spirit and spread some cheer. With their bright colors, festive decorations, and delicious taste, these cupcakes make a great addition to any Christmas party!
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Christmas Cookie Dough Dessert Cheeseball
This Christmas Cookie Dough Dessert Cheeseball is a fun, delicious holiday dessert! This Christmas Cheese Ball only has a few easy ingredients and will be a hit at your office party or Christmas get-together.
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Pineapple Dump Cake (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Delicious and easy pineapple dump cake! Just 3 to 4 ingredients, dump, and bake; this gluten-free and vegan dessert is buttery, sweet, and tangy! It’s the perfect no-fuss recipe when you’re short on time but still want to impress! With a golden brown crust and ooey gooey center, this tropical cake is perfect with a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Dump Cake (Gluten-Free, Vegan).
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies From Cake Mix
These strawberry cheesecake cookies with white chocolate chips are the perfect sweet treat! How to make strawberry cheesecake cookies from a cake mix that are so easy and delicious!
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Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars
These Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars combine a sugar cookie mix base with a tart cranberry sauce topping for a simple, festive treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an easy dessert option, these bars are sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars.
