A box of cake mix can do a whole lot more than make a cake! This collection of cake mix desserts and bars offers creative ways to turn that convenient pantry staple into brownies, dessert bars, fruit-filled treats, cobblers, crunch desserts, and other sweet creations.

Chocolate chips, fruit fillings, nuts, caramel, cream cheese, candy, and other flavorful additions can take a basic cake mix in completely different directions. Some recipes become rich and fudgy, others buttery and crumbly, and some are layered with fruit or toppings for an easy dessert that looks like it required much more work.

Perfect for holidays, parties, potlucks, or everyday dessert, these recipes make it easy to keep a dependable shortcut in the pantry and turn it into something new. Grab a box of cake mix and discover just how many desserts you can make without ever baking a traditional cake.