Cake Mix Doctor Giveaway {Closed}
Thanks for entering, this contest is now closed. The winners (as chosen by random.org) are comments #52 Colleen, and #106 Deanne H
Guess what I got in the mail last week?? This fun package of cake mix and frosting recipes arrived on my doorstep, and I wasted no time in trying it out. You saw the results of my experimentation with the Lemon Crumble Bars I posted on Tuesday. Needless to say, they were a big hit. 
The cake mix is from the Cake Mix Doctor, who has a bunch of fun cookbooks out, all about using cake mix in creative ways. I have her original book, and have loved all the recipes I’ve tried from it. One of them (strawberry cake) even ended up on the blog awhile ago! Well, now she has developed her own cake mixes to go along with her cookbooks. They contain all real ingredients, with no artificial add-ins, which makes me feel much better about using a cake mix. I do love to bake from scratch, but sometimes you just need a good box mix, don’t you think?
Anyway, thanks to the cake mix doctor, I’m able to offer a giveaway for two winners to win a yellow cake mix, a chocolate cake mix, and the Cake Mix Doctor’s book of frosting recipes. I’ve looked through the frosting recipes and, while I haven’t tried any yet, they look amazing. I am particularly interested in the mocha frosting. I’m guessing you’ll be seeing that here sometime soon.
For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post with your favorite way to use a cake mix (and yes, “bake a cake” totally counts). For an extra entry, “like” my page on Facebook and leave a separate comment letting me know. If you already like my page, that counts too, just leave a comment. I like you guys, and Facebook is my favorite way to interact so I hope you’ll join the fun.
Contest ends Sunday, Sept 2 at 11:59 EST.
Good luck, and go make some cake!
*Cake mix and recipe book provided by the Cake Mix Doctor. All opinions are my own. Links to Amazon are affiliates.
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Sharon K — August 30, 2012 @ 7:04 am
Have just discovered using cake mixes to make great cookies!!
Sharon K — August 30, 2012 @ 7:04 am
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Sarah Palik — August 30, 2012 @ 7:25 am
I like to use them to make better than sex cake! Bake, poke holes all over and then pour a jar of caramel sauce over and sweetened condensed milk. Let it sit a few hours or overnight in the fridge, cover with cool whip and enjoy! It’s so gooey and fantastic! I think it works best with German Chocolate.
Sarah Palik — August 30, 2012 @ 7:26 am
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Cheryl — August 30, 2012 @ 7:34 am
We usually just make cupcakes with cake mixes.
Rachael — August 30, 2012 @ 8:00 am
My favorite is a new one I tried, cake batter dip. Mix one box cake mix with one cup low-fat vanillla yogurt and two cups lite cool whip! So yummy to dip just about anything in!
Lauren g — August 30, 2012 @ 8:10 am
My fav is to put it in a jumbo cupcake mold, so fun!
lisa b. — August 30, 2012 @ 8:42 am
I love to make cupcakes with cake mixes! Sometimes we even do mini cupcakes to make them cute!
lisa b. — August 30, 2012 @ 8:42 am
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Katy S. — August 30, 2012 @ 8:48 am
I just love baking cakes! I’ll have to start trying other things with cake mixes though.
Katy S. — August 30, 2012 @ 8:49 am
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Bekka — August 30, 2012 @ 8:49 am
I love using cake mix to make the ‘better than sex’ cake mentioned earlier in the comments. YUM!
Bekka — August 30, 2012 @ 8:50 am
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Laura — August 30, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I love making cookies with cake mix!
Laura — August 30, 2012 @ 8:59 am
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Sara@MagiaePasta — August 30, 2012 @ 9:16 am
I’m not a huge fan of cake, to be honest. I do love cupcakes, though! I’ve been watching Cupcake Wars on the Food Network recently, so I would definitely try out one of those recipes if I won!
Sara@MagiaePasta — August 30, 2012 @ 9:16 am
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sonya — August 30, 2012 @ 9:29 am
I like to bake cakes! cookies and cupcakes too…
Katie @ Spirals and Spatulas — August 30, 2012 @ 9:45 am
I love to make cake balls with cake mixes!
Katie @ Spirals and Spatulas — August 30, 2012 @ 9:46 am
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Shelby N. — August 30, 2012 @ 9:48 am
To make cupcakes!
Shelby N. — August 30, 2012 @ 9:51 am
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danielle — August 30, 2012 @ 9:52 am
I use it in my Aunts famous chocolate cake – so good!
Becky Lucas — August 30, 2012 @ 10:07 am
I’ve got a yummy chocolate chip bar recipe that uses a yellow cake mix. Yum!
Becky Lucas — August 30, 2012 @ 10:08 am
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Mary Flora — August 30, 2012 @ 10:12 am
I like to use a chocolate cake mix as the cookie part of homemade ice cream sandwiches. So good
Sarah Calarco — August 30, 2012 @ 10:13 am
My fav way to use cake mixes are for making friends/family happy on their birthdays. I always keep cake mixes in stock so i can surprise someone with cupcakes, cake balls or cookies! I would love the chocolate one
Avery K. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:15 am
I use yellow cake mix to make Poppyseed Bread!
Avery K. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:16 am
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BusyWorkingMama — August 30, 2012 @ 10:30 am
I like to use it for cupcakes
tiffany — August 30, 2012 @ 10:35 am
What a fun giveaway! I like using cake mix to make cake balls!
Tina — August 30, 2012 @ 10:44 am
I love to make apple cake with a yellow cake mix.
Tina — August 30, 2012 @ 10:45 am
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Jeanette B — August 30, 2012 @ 10:45 am
Right now, my favorite way to use a cake mix is as a base for a crust. I made some amazing Chess bars last week with that method and I’m making the Lemon crumble bars today!! Mmmmmm…
Jeanette B — August 30, 2012 @ 10:45 am
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Lauren — August 30, 2012 @ 10:51 am
I usually use them to bake a cake, but have been known to add fruit and go cobbler with it. Cray , I know. LOL
Jennifer C — August 30, 2012 @ 10:52 am
Love using cake mixes to bake cakes, cupcakes, cookies and to make cake pops! Yummy!!!
cara — August 30, 2012 @ 10:53 am
Cake of course– my husband’s favorite cake is made with a cake mix and I use them quite often!
elizabeth F. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:54 am
I loving making different “dump” cakes with cake mixes. The family loves to see what I come up with.
elizabeth F. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:55 am
My 12yr,old daughter has started baking and loves to make cupcakes.
elizabeth F. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:55 am
My 12yr,old daughter has started baking and loves to make cupcakes.
Lauren — August 30, 2012 @ 10:55 am
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Julie — August 30, 2012 @ 10:56 am
Killer brownies! Mix up Chocolate Cake mix, butter, evaporated milk, & nuts. Press into pan and bake for 5 minutes or so. Then top with chocolate chips and melted caramel. Finish baking for 15 minutes or so. Here’s the recipe : http://www.food.com/recipe/Killer-Brownies-152227 – promise you will enjoy these:)
Ginger Fannin — August 30, 2012 @ 10:56 am
I like to pour lemon cake mix in mini muffin pans (1-2″) and bake..then drizzle a creamy lemon glaze on top. My daddy loves them…I call them lemon poppers.
Julie — August 30, 2012 @ 10:59 am
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Beth B. — August 30, 2012 @ 10:59 am
I like to use a cake mix in a “dump cake.”
Beth b. — August 30, 2012 @ 11:00 am
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Christine D. — August 30, 2012 @ 11:03 am
I already liked you on Facebook.
Christine D. — August 30, 2012 @ 11:05 am
I use cake mix to make cupcakes, or I make the cake and then use it in trifles.
Amy Kay — August 30, 2012 @ 11:10 am
Cake mixes make cake balls easier – who doesn’t love easier
Colleen — August 30, 2012 @ 11:12 am
I love to use the recipes to take a cake mix and make it into an incredible cake!
Colleen — August 30, 2012 @ 11:14 am
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Sarah — August 30, 2012 @ 11:20 am
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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts — August 30, 2012 @ 11:21 am
My favorite way to use a cake mix is to make other bars or cookies and use that as the base. So easy, and always comes out perfect! What a fun giveaway!
Jill — August 30, 2012 @ 11:24 am
I like to use a German chocolate cake mix to make The Pioneer Woman’s “Knock You Naked Brownies.”
Charlotte Moore — August 30, 2012 @ 11:26 am
I like your blog and already am a subscriber.
Charlotte Moore — August 30, 2012 @ 11:27 am
I make gooey butter bars and dump cakes with cake mix.
Jill — August 30, 2012 @ 11:27 am
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Missy McDaniel — August 30, 2012 @ 11:33 am
As we head into Fall, my favorite use for cake mix is in the topping for the Pumpkin Dump Cake!
MegT — August 30, 2012 @ 11:40 am
Cupcakes. I find them to be so versatile. One minute its a simple cupcake and the next you are able to arrange and frost to make a creation.
Alicia — August 30, 2012 @ 11:49 am
I love to take a strawberry cake mix, add a little sour cream and bake in a bundt pan. Then add some strawberry extract to cream cheese icing and spread that on top. Yummy.
Alicia — August 30, 2012 @ 11:50 am
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Jill — August 30, 2012 @ 11:50 am
I like to help my girls, ages 11, 8, and 3, make cupcakes. They like to share their creations with family, friends, neighbors, and teachers and call their kitchen bakery Delight In a Bite!
barbara n — August 30, 2012 @ 11:56 am
I like to use cake mixes to make cookies -especially funfetti ones! YUM
Alison — August 30, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
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Alison — August 30, 2012 @ 12:03 pm
I like to make cake pops!
Rachel K — August 30, 2012 @ 12:18 pm
I normally just use them to bake cake…I know, not super creative. I’ve been wanting to try cookies, though.
Amber livermore — August 30, 2012 @ 12:18 pm
I would make yummy cupCakes!
Amber livermore — August 30, 2012 @ 12:21 pm
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Jennifer — August 30, 2012 @ 12:31 pm
I like to use cake mixes sometimes as a base for other yummy cakes. Also for easy cookies!
Jennifer — August 30, 2012 @ 12:31 pm
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Judy — August 30, 2012 @ 12:36 pm
I like to use a cake mix when I make butter cake.
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Laurie — August 30, 2012 @ 12:39 pm
I’m not very creative – I’ve only used cake mixes to make a cake.
Laurie — August 30, 2012 @ 12:39 pm
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Barbara — August 30, 2012 @ 12:51 pm
I didn’t know you were on facebook too. I would have “liked” you earlier if I had…
Camille — August 30, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
I love using yellow cake mix to make cookies! So yummy!!
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Luann — August 30, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
I use a yellow cake mix as crust and topping for a delicios pumpkin bar recipe! Perfect for autumn!
MaryB — August 30, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
I love making Snickerdoodle Cake and also cake mix cookies for a quick and easy treat.
MaryB — August 30, 2012 @ 1:37 pm
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Amanda Thompson — August 30, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
I like to use cake mixes to make trifles!
Bree — August 30, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
My favorite way to use a cake mix is to bake cupcakes.
Bree — August 30, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
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Cindy — August 30, 2012 @ 2:03 pm
I make single serve cakes in the microwave.
Amy L — August 30, 2012 @ 2:09 pm
I typically just make a cake, although I’ve seen recipes to make cake batter ice cream and really want to try it!
Amy L — August 30, 2012 @ 2:09 pm
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Ummehaani — August 30, 2012 @ 2:19 pm
I already like you on facebook
Love ur blog
Ummehaani — August 30, 2012 @ 2:20 pm
I love making cupcakes with a cake mix but I like to make my own frostings
Ally — August 30, 2012 @ 2:25 pm
I like to make cake mix cookies! I love cakey cookies and the cream of tartar zing of cake mix gives them an extra fun flavour!
Sarah G — August 30, 2012 @ 2:26 pm
I like to use cake mixes to make cookie bars and cakes! Especially Gooey Nutella Butter Cake Yum!
Jessica M — August 30, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
Box cakes were the first things I made as a kid. They taught me how to bake by putting ingredients in a bowl, mixing them together, and baking. I have always had a sweet tooth and late at night making a box of yellow cake used to be my favorite thing to do to take care of my cravings.
Alysha @Shesontherun — August 30, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
I love making german chocolate cake bars
Cindy B. — August 30, 2012 @ 2:39 pm
I love to make cakes and bar cookies with cake mixes.
Cindy B. — August 30, 2012 @ 2:41 pm
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Lindsay — August 30, 2012 @ 2:50 pm
I have a coffee cake recipe that uses a yellow cake mix. Yummm, so delicious!
Lindsay — August 30, 2012 @ 2:51 pm
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Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes — August 30, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
I like making cookies with cake mix in them…they always turn out so soft and fluffy!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes — August 30, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
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Staci A — August 30, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
I love using cake mixes to make banana bread. Yum!
Mimi — August 30, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is by making a cake of course! But I’ve heard cake mix makes really great cookies as well
Mimi — August 30, 2012 @ 3:16 pm
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Staci A — August 30, 2012 @ 3:17 pm
I’m a FB fan. Thanks!
Corisa — August 30, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
I love to use cake mixes to bake specialty cupcakes like filled and stuffed with peanut butter frosting or chocolate chip cookie dough
Leah — August 30, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
I love to use yellow cake mix to make lemon poppyseed bread
Michelle — August 30, 2012 @ 4:05 pm
Cake
Kris — August 30, 2012 @ 4:09 pm
I have “liked” you for a long time. My favorite cake mix creation is Chocolate Marble Ooey Gooey Buttercake from The Cake Mix Doctor’s first book. YUMMY!
Deanne H. — August 30, 2012 @ 5:32 pm
Good old-fashioned chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Yum!
Krista Donahue — August 30, 2012 @ 5:40 pm
I have her other cookbooks and love them!
Nancy from Mass — August 30, 2012 @ 5:50 pm
Bake a cake and enjoy it with a glass of milk or a lovely cup of coffee.
Cindy A. — August 30, 2012 @ 5:55 pm
My favorite is making a tried and true Orange Surprise Cake. However, I just found a recipe for red velvet cake batter dip using Greek yogurt and powdered sugar. I’m not certain, but I may have found a new favorite!
Cindy A. — August 30, 2012 @ 5:56 pm
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Rachel — August 30, 2012 @ 5:56 pm
I love making cupcakes!
Dee Taylor — August 30, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
I “liked” you on facebook. Yay for cake mixes!! Easy cupcakes
Elaine A. — August 30, 2012 @ 7:28 pm
Lately, I’ve really enjoyed using yellow cake mix to make Birthday Cake Cookie Dough Dip!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner — August 30, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
My favorite way to use a cake mix is to bake a cake! I love using The Cake Mix Doctor’s recipes, because they taste like scratch. Her pistachio cake recipe is incredible!
mo — August 30, 2012 @ 9:19 pm
I like to make cupcakes.
Lynn — August 30, 2012 @ 10:56 pm
I like to cake mix to make Whoopie Pies.
Monica — August 30, 2012 @ 11:16 pm
Bake birthday cakes! And I love the Cake Mix Doctor…
Kesha — August 31, 2012 @ 6:01 am
I like to use cake mixes to make dump cakes, cookies, and cupcakes!
Kesha — August 31, 2012 @ 6:02 am
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Tricia — August 31, 2012 @ 9:21 am
I love to use a yellow cake mix for my husband’s birthday cake each year. We have a tradition of always making him a football cake:)
Patricia Williams — August 31, 2012 @ 10:54 am
My favorite way to use cake mix is to make cookies. My kids love to help me bake them.
Patricia Williams — August 31, 2012 @ 10:56 am
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Heather — August 31, 2012 @ 2:32 pm
I use cake mixes to bake for a meal program our church works with. Once a month our church runs the meal for this program and parishioners bring all the baked goods. I buy a years worth of mixes at Christmas when they are half off (the colored sprinkles are typically packaged separately) and I can bake a lot without it costing us too much.
I’d love to try a bit ‘better’ for you cake mix…I hate the artificial stuff.
Rachel — August 31, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
I also love to make cookies with cake mix! (chocolate PB cookies, mmmm). Or, of course, delicious cupcakes!!
Lisa — August 31, 2012 @ 7:43 pm
I LOVE to make double layer cakes with cake mixes! My daughter is going to share a recipe of hers to make cookies with a cake mix! They may become an all-time favorite
Molly — August 31, 2012 @ 8:19 pm
Love baking cupcakes from cake mix
Molly — August 31, 2012 @ 8:19 pm
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Tina — August 31, 2012 @ 10:23 pm
I have been selling decorated cakes for children’s birthdays for many years! When I was taking the Wilton courses, all of the instructors (when asked) What is their favorite cake recipe, they ALL said use a box mix and add to it if needed!! I have also made cookies from cake mix – yummy, but doesn’t yield a lot.
julie — September 1, 2012 @ 8:36 am
it would be a cake – although now I usually just follow one of your recipes
julie — September 1, 2012 @ 8:36 am
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Andrea — September 1, 2012 @ 1:06 pm
I do double layers cake with chantilly cream and strawberries
or I put dulce de leche between layers, so good!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef — September 1, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
i love making cake mix cookies!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef — September 1, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
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Kelli — September 1, 2012 @ 5:30 pm
My favorite way to use cake mix is to bake a cake & use it in a trifle.
Justeen — September 1, 2012 @ 6:25 pm
I like to use cake mix for cake balls!
Marie W — September 1, 2012 @ 8:24 pm
ANY AND ALL POKE CAKES!!! I really enjoy them.
Lisa S. — September 1, 2012 @ 8:49 pm
My favorite way to use a cake mix is to make a cake, usually for someone’s birthday.
Lisa S. — September 1, 2012 @ 9:05 pm
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jenny — September 1, 2012 @ 9:49 pm
I use cake mix to make cookies and chess bars. Try lemon cake mix for chess bars. Yummy!
Meaghan — September 2, 2012 @ 1:10 pm
Mini cupcakes…heading on over to Facebook to like your page!
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Meaghan — September 2, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
This is my second comment- liked you on fb
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Lisa V. — September 2, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
I love cake mixes to make different types cakes, cupcakes and cake pops. My children like to bake as well. All four of my children.
Meagan S — September 2, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
Cake mix loves: dump cake of course! A gal at work introduced me to yellow cake mix, a can of sunkist, bake that and serve with Cool Whip. Helllooooo creamsicle! Also…. Funfetti cookies. Omgosh.
Meagan S — September 2, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
Ha. I just left the above post with my “other” email address. Oops! I LIKED YOUR PAGE ON FACEBOOK. That’s the important part, right??
Katrina — September 3, 2012 @ 8:32 pm
I love to just bake cakes