Oh my. Getting cozy is HERE. That feeling of cinnamon and nutmeg, the total joy of a warm bake straight from the oven? This is the list that will get you there. You are about to bake like a total pro, and it’s all starting with a simple box mix.
From cookies to quick bread, muffins and cakes, these are my new fall favorites.
And with these spice cake mix recipes, it’s never been simpler to make something completely delicious. From the sweet smell to the warming flavors, these autumn bakes are just perfect with a blanket, a hot cup of tea, and some fuzzy socks.
1. Pumpkin Cookies With Spice Cake Mix
These are soft and sweet, just loaded with pumpkin and chocolate flavors. Honestly, they’re amazing for breakfast or a dessert.
The batter gets an extra hit of pumpkin spice to give the cookies that unmistakable aroma and flavor.
You just combine the ingredients, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet, and pop it in the oven. So, so simple.
2. Gingerbread Cupcakes
I mean, are these the cutest gingerbread cupcakes ever? All covered in sprinkles with that little gingerbread person on top? I really don’t think so.
If you need a holiday dessert for a Christmas potluck, this is the one.
With molasses and spices added in, the sponge is extra moist and flavorful. And even the cream cheese frosting gets a little cinnamon. YES. Hello, holidays.
3. Easy Carrot Cake Cookies
Get ready to just fall in love if you’ve never had a carrot cake cookie. They are sweet, moist, and just packed with flavor.
So delightful and bright, perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.
The only issue? It is so hard to stop after just one. So, if you’re trying to limit your sweets, I honestly cannot recommend this recipe.
4. Pumpkin Spice Cake
We’re talking spiced baked goods, so you know a pumpkin cake has to be on the list, right?
The pumpkin puree makes this cake so moist and flavorful that you don’t even need frosting. At all.
But, obviously, you can make it next level with some of that silky, buttery cream cheese frosting.
5. Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
So you’re probably thinking, how does a cake mix give you that same chewy texture as bread?
The answer? Active dry yeast.
Listen, like any good cinnamon roll, this one needs some time and work. There’s kneading, rolling, proofing, all that good stuff.
But after all that, you get rewarded with decadent pumpkin cinnamon rolls.
It’s not a bad deal, if you ask me.
6. Spice Cake Banana Bread
So many banana bread recipes use cinnamon for a little bit of warmth. But this one? It takes it to another level.
And even with its simplicity (you just need five ingredients!), this might be the best banana bread I’ve ever had.
Add a sweet caramel glaze, and you are all set.
7. Easy Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Buttercream
A simple way to doctor up a boxed mix is adding fruit to the batter. For this one, you’ll use apple pie filling.
Besides adding those sweetly tart flavors, the pie filling also makes sure the cake is moist.
Put a dreamy cream cheese frosting on top, and you’re good to go.
8. Homemade Spice Cake Mix
Okay, so I know this whole list is about using a box mix. But I’m going to be a little rebellious for this last one.
I just think it’s fitting to cap off this list with a recipe for a homemade spiced cake mix.
While you do have to measure out the ingredients, the whole thing is still super easy.
And the finished product? Totally worth it.
Make a huge batch and keep it somewhere cool. That way, you can bake any of these sensational recipes whenever the craving hits.
9. Caramel Apple Spice Cupcakes
Caramel apples are my absolute favorite treat when I go apple picking. I love them tart, crisp, and just oh-so-gooey.
And this recipe captures all those flavors and that sticky texture in one amazing cupcake.
It’s sweet, fresh, and decadent. Just the thing you need after a long day of raking leaves.
10. Shortcut Carrot Cake
Carrot cakes are just fantastic. There’s no denying it.
But with all the work involved, from shredding the carrots to measuring all the ingredients, baking from scratch takes a lot of time.
Here’s an easy solution: skip some steps and use a spiced cake mix. You can even use frosting from the store if you’re in a big hurry!
11. Spice Cake Mix Cookies
Spice cake mix isn’t just for cakes, you know! You can use it in so many recipes, like these tender cake mix cookies.
This recipe is so simple, you can whip it up in no time.
To make cookie dough from the cake batter, just add your favorite cookie mix-ins. It can be anything you want, from chocolate chips to dried fruit.
12. 3-Ingredient Apple Spice Muffins
Just like the recipe above, these muffins only need a few ingredients but give you such epic results.
Here, you’re going to use applesauce and diced apples to turn that cake mix into moist, tender, and heavenly apple muffins.
You can even customize this to make caramel apple muffins! Just add a cup of caramel bits to the batter and bake them up.
13. Time-Saver Carrot Cupcakes
Here’s another carrot-filled treat your tastebuds are going to love.
We’ve already covered the carrot cake and the carrot cookies. Now it’s time for these carrot cupcakes to get the spotlight.
From the cake base to the frosting, this dessert has the same flavor and texture as the other two recipes.
What makes them different is the presentation. Nothing really beats the appeal of a cupcake that’s frosted perfectly!
14. Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Any day that begins with coffee and a slice (or two) of this pumpkin coffee cake is just a good day.
It combines all the goodness of pumpkin, spices, pecans, and a maple icing. This coffee cake is just “Fall” on a plate.
15. Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
You just can’t beat these pumpkin spiced cupcakes if you need something that will travel well.
They are just as tender and flavorful as the cake, but they are ideal for parties.
Top tip: Give these cupcakes a crunchy texture by sprinkling some chopped toasted pecans right on top.
16. Pumpkin Bread With Cake Mix
The spiced smell of this pumpkin bread makes mornings just a little bit sweeter.
And it tastes just as amazing as it smells, so get ready to be blown away after one bite.
From its moist crumb to the luscious maple glaze, this pumpkin bread is a guaranteed show-stopper.
