Basic Knife Skills

We’re all about convenience, and one of the most convenient things you can keep in your pantry is a box of cake mix. A simple boxed cake mix can do so much more than make a basic cake or cupcake. When you’re looking for a budget-friendly dessert or an easy dessert hack, try one of these 25 desserts that start with boxed cake mix. 

Desserts like cake mix cookies, Crock Pot cake, dump cake, gooey butter cake, and a variety of fruity desserts, the majority of these recipes are beginner-friendly and great when you need a homemade treat but don’t want to bake completely from scratch.

Have an extra roll of crescent dough in the fridge? Those flaky, fluffy rolls are for so much more than crescent rolls. It’s your secret weapon for creating a variety of snacks, casseroles, and desserts. Recipes with crescent roll dough can be sweet or savory, and we’re sharing both. Whether you need a comforting dinner like chicken pot pie casserole, a snack like sausage cream cheese crescents, or a cinnamon roll cheesecake that can be breakfast or dessert, these simple recipes will put that can of crescent roll dough to good use.

Planning a graduation party? Make the day sweeter with a stellar dessert table. We’re sharing bite-sized desserts like frosted fudge brownies, clothespin cookies, cream puffs, and crumb bars, along with shareable desserts like strawberry trifle, cannoli dip, and a sheet cake. Fruity lemon bars, citrus tart, and berry bites feature bright, fresh flavors and are perfect for spring and summer parties. Whether you serve them alongside a traditional congratulatory cake or instead of one, these graduation party dessert ideas are perfect for a backyard party.