Emily Vaartstra | Crumbs
There is something about cake batter that makes every dessert taste like a little piece of heaven, and cake mixes get half the work done toward creating a delicious cake flavored masterpiece. Here are six great dessert recipes using cake mixes that are perfect for spring get-togethers, movie nights or graduation parties.
Cake batter fudge
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white or yellow cake mix
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into four pieces
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4-1/2 cup sprinkles
Directions:
- In a microwavable bowl, stir to blend the package of cake mix and powdered sugar
- Add in butter and milk (no stirring necessary)
- Microwave on high for two minutes
- Immediately remove from microwave and stir to combine. Then add white chocolate chips and stir again
- Fold in about half of the sprinkles
- Spread the fudge mix into an 8 x 8 greased pan and add the rest of the sprinkles to top (gently press down to secure sprinkles)
- Refrigerate until chilled, then cut into squares
Cake batter gooey bars
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup sprinkles, divided into two 1/3 cups
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8 x 8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray
- With an electric mixer, beat cake mix, butter and egg together on medium speed in a large bowl until a thick dough forms
- Add in 1/3 cup of the sprinkles and mix until just incorporated
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle white chocolate chips and remaining sprinkles on top
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Separate remaining dough into small balls and evenly space over the top
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until they begin to brown and allow them to cool before slicing
Cake batter pull bread
Ingredients:
- 1 round (unsliced) loaf of sour dough bread
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup yellow cake mix
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- Cream cheese glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Slice bread to make 1/2-1 inch sections, slicing almost all the way to the bottom of the loaf. Do not cut too far or cut through to the bottom
- Place the loaf on a cookie sheet
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, yellow cake mix and cinnamon, stirring until completely mixed together. Set aside
- Evenly pour melted butter between each of the sections
- Evenly sprinkle sugar and cake mix mixture between each of the sections. Rub in to cover them if necessary
- Bake for 25 minutes
- For the glaze, combine all the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and beat until smooth Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and add sprinkles if desired. Best eaten while still warm
Cake batter pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 box yellow, white or funfetti cake mix
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/3 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
- Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons half and half cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cake mix. Set aside
- In a small bowl, mix oil, eggs and milk
- Add wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combine.
- Fold in sprinkles
- Heat a flat pan or griddle on the stove and spray it with cooking spray
- Pour portions of the pancake batter onto the hot pan and cook the pancakes for about two minutes on each side
- In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, softened butter, cream and vanilla to make the frosting
- For a thinner consistency to drizzle, microwave the mixture before spreading over the pancakes
Cake batter dip
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 a box of funfetti cake mix (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
Directions:
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth
- On low speed, slowly add half of the funfetti mix, then add half of the milk and mix until combined
- Add remaining funfetti mix and milk and increase to medium speed to blend
- Add powdered sugar and blend until fully combined
- Stir in sprinkles
- Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, fruit or desired treat
- Store dip in a refrigerator
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Ema Jones
Any festival is incomplete without desserts. Kids are gonna love this crazy yummzz :)