If you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these dessert recipes made from a box mix are just what you need! From spiced Pumpkin Bread to gooey Butter Cake and lemony Jello Poke Cake, these effortless sweets come together with just a few ingredients and minimal prep. Perfect for when you’re short on time or need a treat in a pinch, these recipes make dessert-making feel like a breeze. Get ready to enjoy some effortless sweets!

Spiced Pumpkin Bread (Cake Mix Recipe)

A loaf of pumpkin bread with cake mix recipe, topped with pumpkin seeds, is displayed on a wooden board. Two slices are cut from the loaf, and autumnal decorations like colorful leaves and pinecones surround it, providing a seasonal feel.
Spiced Pumpkin Bread (Cake Mix Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Quick & easy homemade pumpkin bread with a cake mix recipe takes only 10 minutes to mix up a batch making it a truly delicious and effortless sweets.
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Super Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies With Only A Few Ingredients

cake mix cookies baked on a cooking tray with a bite out and Christmas m&Ms mixed in the cookie
Super Easy Christmas Cake Mix Cookies With Only A Few Ingredients. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Christmas cookie recipe with only a few ingredients you normally keep on hand has 4 ingredients and it take less than 5 min. to make.
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Cozy Pumpkin Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin dump cake topped with whipped cream and pecans sits on a white plate. The background features a few autumn leaves, an orange pumpkin, a checkered cloth, and a white baking dish containing more of the dessert.
Cozy Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans. It is a great addition to your effortless sweets list.
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Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

A slice of gooey butter cake dusted with powdered sugar sits on a round metal plate. A fork has taken a bite from the slice, revealing the moist and dense texture of the cake. The plate rests on a light blue surface.
Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Inspired by Paula Deen, this Gooey Butter Cake has a tender crumb, super-soft filling, and rich butter flavor that lives up to its name.
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Quick and Easy Cherry Dump Cake

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
Quick and Easy Cherry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
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Luscious Lemon Jello Poke Cake

A slice of lemon poke cake topped with creamy frosting, a small lemon slice, and a mint leaf sits on a white plate, surrounded by additional plates and garnished with mint leaves. Lemons and a baking dish with more cake are visible in the background.
Luscious Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
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Easy and Delicious S’more Brownies

A close-up of a slice of s'mores dessert on a white plate. The treat features layers of chocolate cake, topped with toasted marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and Hershey's chocolate squares. Crumbs are scattered around on the plate.
Easy and Delicious S’more Brownies. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Easy and Delicious S’more Brownies start with a boxed brownie mix (truly an effortless sweets!), then topped with a classic combination of graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows.
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Easy Gingerbread Cake Mix Recipe In A Jar

Three plates of gingerbread cake topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie are displayed on a white surface, with a sprig of greenery for decoration. A stack of additional plates is in the background, alongside a beige cloth.
Easy Gingerbread Cake Mix Recipe In A Jar. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Create a festive gingerbread cake mix recipe in a jar! This easy-to-make mix is perfect for gifting or baking your own moist holiday cake.
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Complete Your Holiday Menu

A cracker topped with creamy cheese and a spicy salsa made of chopped red and pink ingredients, held over a plate filled with more of the salsa and slices of green jalapeños.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and what better way to elevate your holiday feast than with a lineup of irresistible side dishes? This round-up features delightful recipes, from creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes to vibrant Southern 7 Layer Salad, each designed to bring flavor and joy to your Thanksgiving spread. Check them out and get ready to feast! Get All The Recipes: 23 Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Complete Your Holiday Menu!