Cake Box Mix Cupcakes Recipe

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

You are going to love this cake mix hack for cupcakes because they are almost exactly like homemade. And anytime we can create a recipe out of simple ingredients, it’s a win in my book.

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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).

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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! If this is your first time learning how to make cupcakes with cake mix, this is easy.
  • Choose whatever pudding flavor you want. You can choose vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or even mix flavors. This cake mix hack make it all pretty simple so start with your favorite flavor of pudding.
  • Achieve an easy flavor with chocolate cake mix or white cake mix. Cake mix cupcakes have a deep, rich flavor and that’s the reason we keep coming back to them.
  • Need a hack to see if the cupcakes are done? To check a cupcake batch’s doneness, 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. Buttercream frosting does not go well on warm cake. It’ll slide right off, so be patient.
  • Add something a little extra special. Want to add something a little extra to your cake? Grab an ice cream scoop and plop a big helping on top of the cake. This will literally be the best cake recipe you’ve ever NOT had to frost.
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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

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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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