These shortcut desserts may be quick to make, but they deliver full-on homemade flavor. From pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting to gooey cherry dump cake and warm apple cobbler, every bite feels like fall in a dish. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or just need a sweet fix on a weeknight, these easy recipes bring big flavor with barely any effort. Trust us—no one will guess they started with a box.

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Made from Cake Mix)

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Made from Cake Mix). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pumpkin spice cake made from cake mix is a quick, cozy fall dessert perfect for sharing. It’s simple to prepare and fills your kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of autumn spices.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Made from Cake Mix)

Cozy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix Topping

Cozy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy apple cobbler with cake mix is a warm and inviting fall dessert that’s perfect for gatherings. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients and delivers classic apple flavor in every bite.
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Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Just 10 Minutes to Prep

Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Just 10 Minutes to Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick Peach Cobbler is a golden, buttery dessert that’s easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for company. Serve it warm with ice cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Get the Recipe: Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Just 10 Minutes to Prep

4-Ingredient Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

4-Ingredient Lemon Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cool Whip Lemon Cookies are soft, citrusy, and made with just four ingredients for a quick, cheerful treat. They’re perfect for spring events, bake sales, or a light dessert any time of year.
Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

Simple Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

Simple Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies are chewy, easy, and made with five pantry staples. They’re great for last-minute treats, lunchbox snacks, or storing in the freezer for future cravings.
Get the Recipe: Simple Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

Funfetti Cookies Made with Cake Mix

Funfetti Cookies Made with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies come together fast with festive flavor and soft, chewy texture. This shortcut recipe is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or when you want a fun dessert in 20 minutes.
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Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert made with flaky biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It’s ideal for summer entertaining or weeknight indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

Quick Carrot Cake Cookies from Cake Mix

Quick Carrot Cake Cookies from Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Carrot Cake Cookies from cake mix are spiced just right and topped with cream cheese frosting, giving you all the flavor of carrot cake in a handheld treat. They’re simple to make and full of cozy charm.
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Festive Grinch Cake Mix Cookies for the Holidays

Festive Grinch Cake Mix Cookies for the Holidays. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Grinch Cake Mix Cookies are soft, bright green treats inspired by holiday movie nights. Fun and festive, they’re perfect for Christmas baking with kids or adding a whimsical touch to your cookie tray.
Get the Recipe: Festive Grinch Cake Mix Cookies for the Holidays

Buttery Lemon Bars Made with Cake Mix

Buttery Lemon Bars Made with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cake Mix Lemon Bars are a bright, sweet dessert made with just a few ingredients. These cheerful bars are easy to bake and perfect for sharing a little sunshine with others.
Get the Recipe: Buttery Lemon Bars Made with Cake Mix

Pineapple Upside Down Cake the Easy Way (with Cake Mix)

Pineapple Upside Down Cake the Easy Way (with Cake Mix). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake with cake mix is a classic dessert with caramelized fruit and buttery cake. Quick and foolproof, it’s ideal for potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Upside Down Cake the Easy Way (with Cake Mix)

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is an effortless dessert with juicy peaches and a golden topping. It’s perfect for warm-weather potlucks, ice cream pairings, or low-stress entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Easy Strawberry Cookies Using Cake Mix

Easy Strawberry Cookies Using Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft, crinkly treats made with just five simple ingredients. They’re a fun, fruity option for spring parties or baking with kids.
Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Cookies Using Cake Mix

Quick Banana Bread with Cake Mix

Quick Banana Bread with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Banana Bread with cake mix is a soft, sweet loaf made with ripe bananas and pantry staples. It’s great for quick breakfasts, snacks, or freezing for later.
Get the Recipe: Quick Banana Bread with Cake Mix

Lemon Poke Cake with Jello and Cool Whip

Lemon Poke Cake with Jello and Cool Whip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Lemon Poke Cake is a zesty, refreshing dessert with layers of vanilla cake, lemon Jell-O, and Cool Whip topping. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices, it’s perfect for warm-weather celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poke Cake with Jello and Cool Whip

Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies with 4 Ingredients

Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies with 4 Ingredients. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Easy Christmas Cookies come together with just four ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for last-minute holiday baking or filling a cookie tray in a pinch.
Get the Recipe: Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies with 4 Ingredients

Quick Spiced Pumpkin Bread from Cake Mix

Quick Spiced Pumpkin Bread from Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Spiced Pumpkin Bread with cake mix is a quick and easy fall favorite that’s ready in minutes. Just mix, bake, and enjoy the warm, inviting aroma of pumpkin spice throughout your home.
Get the Recipe: Quick Spiced Pumpkin Bread from Cake Mix

No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake is a light and fruity no-bake dessert with Jell-O, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries. It’s a refreshing treat for summer parties or easy hosting.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

Chewy Pistachio and Cranberry Cookies

Chewy Pistachio and Cranberry Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pistachio Cranberry Cookies are soft, nutty, and accented with tart cranberries. They’re a festive and flavorful option for gifting, holiday trays, or cozy afternoons with tea.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Pistachio and Cranberry Cookies

Simple Cherry Dump Cake Dessert

Simple Cherry Dump Cake Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cherry Dump Cake is a rich, easy dessert with layers of cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and golden cake. It’s like a cobbler and cheesecake in one, best served with ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Simple Cherry Dump Cake Dessert

No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie

No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie is a creamy, fall-inspired dessert made with instant pudding and Cool Whip in a graham crust. It’s perfect for make-ahead gatherings and cozy autumn meals.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Easy Twix Ice Cream Cake

Easy Twix Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Twix Ice Cream Cake is a layered no-bake dessert with creamy ice cream, Twix bars, and a crunchy cookie crust drizzled with caramel and chocolate. A guaranteed hit for celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Easy Twix Ice Cream Cake

Quick S’mores Brownies with Boxed Mix

Quick S’mores Brownies with Boxed Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

S’mores Brownies are a fun, easy treat made with brownie mix, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows. They bring campfire flavor indoors—perfect for gatherings or casual desserts.
Get the Recipe: Quick S’mores Brownies with Boxed Mix

Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies from Cake Mix

Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies from Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Lemon Blueberry Cake Cookies are soft, fruity treats with a tangy glaze. Made from cake mix and fresh berries, they’re perfect for brunches, baby showers, or springtime baking.
Get the Recipe: Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies from Cake Mix

Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Bisquick

Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Bisquick. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake is a timeless favorite made with fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. A quick, heartwarming dessert that’s always a hit.
Get the Recipe: Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Bisquick

No-Bake Black Forest Jello Cherry Pie

No-Bake Black Forest Jello Cherry Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Black Forest Jell-O Pie is a refreshing twist on the classic cake, combining chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream in a simple, chilled dessert. Ideal for easy holiday hosting.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Black Forest Jello Cherry Pie

Creamy No-Bake Orange Jello Pie

Creamy No-Bake Orange Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Orange Jell-O Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert with a graham cracker crust and a bright citrus flavor. It’s ideal for summer parties or when you need a quick, refreshing treat.
Get the Recipe: Creamy No-Bake Orange Jello Pie

Banana Pudding Brownies with Vanilla Wafers

Banana Pudding Brownies with Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Banana Pudding Brownies blend the flavors of classic banana pudding into a hand-held dessert. With layers of banana bread, vanilla wafers, and creamy pudding, they’re fun and nostalgic.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Brownies with Vanilla Wafers

Easy No-Bake Millionaire Pie

Easy No-Bake Millionaire Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Millionaire Pie is a no-bake tropical dessert made with pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip in a graham crust. It’s quick to prep and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Easy No-Bake Millionaire Pie

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No Bake)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jell-O Pie is a no-bake dessert that captures the flavor of dipped strawberries in a creamy, chocolate crust. It’s rich, fruity, and sure to be a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No Bake)

3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies with Butter

3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies with Butter. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

These bakery-style cookies come together in just 30 minutes using cake mix, flour, and butter. With endless flavor variations, they’re a quick and customizable treat perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies with Butter

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