Cake batter mania

Emily Vaartstra | Crumbs

There is something about cake batter that makes every dessert taste like a little piece of heaven, and cake mixes get half the work done toward creating a delicious cake flavored masterpiece. Here are six great dessert recipes using cake mixes that are perfect for spring get-togethers, movie nights or graduation parties.

Cake batter fudge

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white or yellow cake mix
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into four pieces
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4-1/2 cup sprinkles

Directions:

1. In a microwavable bowl, stir to blend the package of cake mix and powdered sugar
2. Add in butter and milk (no stirring necessary)
3. Microwave on high for two minutes
4. Immediately remove from microwave and stir to combine. Then add white chocolate chips and stir again
5. Fold in about half of the sprinkles
6. Spread the fudge mix into an 8 x 8 greased pan and add the rest of the sprinkles to top (gently press down to secure sprinkles)
7. Refrigerate until chilled, then cut into squares

Cake batter gooey bars

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup sprinkles, divided into two 1/3 cups
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8 x 8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray
2. With an electric mixer, beat cake mix, butter and egg together on medium speed in a large bowl until a thick dough forms
3. Add in 1/3 cup of the sprinkles and mix until just incorporated
4. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle white chocolate chips and remaining sprinkles on top
5. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
6. Separate remaining dough into small balls and evenly space over the top
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until they begin to brown and allow them to cool before slicing

Cake batter pull bread

Ingredients:

• 1 round (unsliced) loaf of sour dough bread
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup yellow cake mix
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sprinkles
• Cream cheese glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Slice bread to make 1/2-1 inch sections, slicing almost all the way to the bottom of the loaf. Do not cut too far or cut through to the bottom
3. Place the loaf on a cookie sheet
4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, yellow cake mix and cinnamon, stirring until completely mixed together. Set aside
5. Evenly pour melted butter between each of the sections
6. Evenly sprinkle sugar and cake mix mixture between each of the sections. Rub in to cover them if necessary
7. Bake for 25 minutes
8. For the glaze, combine all the glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and beat until smooth Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and add sprinkles if desired. Best eaten while still warm

Cake batter pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 box yellow, white or funfetti cake mix
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 1/3 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sprinkles
• Frosting:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons half and half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cake mix. Set aside
2. In a small bowl, mix oil, eggs and milk
3. Add wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combine.
4. Fold in sprinkles
5. Heat a flat pan or griddle on the stove and spray it with cooking spray
6. Pour portions of the pancake batter onto the hot pan and cook the pancakes for about two minutes on each side
7. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, softened butter, cream and vanilla to make the frosting
8. For a thinner consistency to drizzle, microwave the mixture before spreading over the pancakes

Cake batter dip

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 a box of funfetti cake mix (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup sprinkles

Directions:

1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth
2. On low speed, slowly add half of the funfetti mix, then add half of the milk and mix until combined
3. Add remaining funfetti mix and milk and increase to medium speed to blend
4. Add powdered sugar and blend until fully combined
5. Stir in sprinkles
6. Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, fruit or desired treat
7. Store dip in a refrigerator

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