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One-Bowl Box Cake Mix Recipes for Effortless Baking

Box cake mix recipes are the secret weapon of every busy baker. I'm talking about that little box of magic that turns a "I need dessert now!" moment into a warm, fluffy victory. But let's be honest – straight-up box mix can be a little... meh. That's where these one-bowl box cake mix recipes come...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course box cake mix recipes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour optional, for extra structure
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until just combined – a few lumps are fine.
  • If using flour and chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.