Cake Box Mix Cupcakes Recipe

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These easy Cake Box Mix Cupcakes are so simple to put together, this is my new go-to recipe. These cupcakes are soft and moist with a crumb that’s so delicate and yummy!

Close up of unfrosted yellow cupcakes with cake box mix.
I love how easy these cake box mix cupcakes are! And this cake mix hack for making cupcakes is so simple, you’d never guess it!

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Cake Box Mix Cupcakes

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we are cupcake obsessed. But the fun part is the decorating, right? Making the actual cupcakes can be just a kind of rote experience (and often left to mom while the kids run and play).

I’ve been changing it up a lot lately, shaking out some new basic cupcake recipes to try to make actually baking a cupcake fun again. My latest? Cake box mix cupcakes.

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Tips to Make Cake Mix Hack for Cupcakes

  • Remember how easy baking can be! This is quick and easy for those with small kitchens or limited set ups.
  • Choose your pudding flavor. Opt for vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or even mix flavors. This cake mix hack makes it all pretty simple.
  • Need a hack to see if the cupcakes are done? To check a cupcake batch, keep a toothpick inserted for a couple of seconds. If you pull out the toothpick with no cake batter on it, they are done.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely. Frosting will slide off warm cupcakes. Trust me.
  • Add something a little extra special. Cookie crumbles. Crushed candy. Whatever you have on hand will usually add to the presentation and taste.
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Easy Cake Box Mix Cupcakes Recipe

Below is our written and printable tutorial for this fun cupcake decorating idea. Use the comments section below if you have any questions.

Yield: 18 Cake Box Mix Cupcakes

Cake Box Mix Cupcakes

easy cake box mix cupcake recipe

These easy cake box mix cupcakes is one of the best ways to bust out a cupcake in minutes! If you're not into baking or you just need to knock out some yummy cupcakes fast, this cake mix hack for cupcakes is where it's at!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 regular Box Cake Mix
  • 1 small Vanilla Pudding Box
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the cake box mix and the pudding mix.
  3. Add milk, eggs and oil to the cake box mix then beat together for 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or until there are no lumps in the batter.
  4. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of batter into each cupcake tin cavity.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the centermost cupcake comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool on the counter completely before decorating. photo collage tutorial of how to make cupcakes with cake box mix

Notes

For more fun cupcake recipes, visit Ruffles and Rain Boots!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.

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Cuisine: Desserts / Category: Cupcake Recipes and Ideas
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Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.

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One Comment

  1. Followed directions and the only thing I changed was adding a dash of vanilla extract! They pretty much came out as cupcake-sized cakes which was exactly what I was looking for. Soft and perfectly baked at 20 mins, topped with some extra chocolate frosting I had to use up. Easy recipe perfect for a quick dessert

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