You know that box of chocolate cake mix that's been sitting in your pantry? Don't throw it out just yet! It's the key to these decadent (and surprisingly easy!) desserts. Whether you're in the mood for a shortcut cake, cupcakes, or cookies, these chocolate cake mix cookie recipes are impossible to resist.
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Lisa's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake
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"This has become my go-to cake recipe and I make it several times a year. It occupies this hallowed spot in my recipe file because it's so easy to do variations, and each variation is delicious." —Alan Holbrook
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Cake Balls
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"Always wonderful! Who doesn't like chocolate covered cake?" —BakerBabe
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Chocolate Dump Cake
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"With only 5 ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep time, this speedy, no-fuss chocolate dump cake is a dessert that doesn't skimp on the chocolaty goodness." —Karla Harmer
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Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
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"This chocolate tres leches cake is a rich and delicious twist on the classic Mexican dessert. It tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen but a boxed mix makes it so easy!" —MrsFisher0729
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Chocolate Rum Cake
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"This chocolate rum cake is super easy to make with white rum, chocolate cake mix, and chocolate pudding." —Suzanne Stull
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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
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"I don’t use cake mixes often, but the simplicity and few ingredients of this recipe are what sent me to the kitchen. In a word, we thought this was AWESOME!" —lutzflcat
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Ice Cream Cake
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"Easy, delicious and way cheaper than the stores!” —Jill
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Black Forest Brownie Dump Cake
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"This simple dump cake is super sweet and indulgent with a classic pairing of cherries and chocolate. Salted butter balances out the sweetness and adds rich flavor to the gooey chocolate brownie topping." —Nicole McLaughlin
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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
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"Absolutely AMAZING. Between the simplicity, cheap costs, minimal time required this recipe is a home run. Any cheap cake mix from the store makes this an ideal last minute throw together desert." —Sabertooth Bunny
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Caramel Brownies
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"This is an easy recipe for caramel brownies made with chocolate cake mix. A combination of caramels and evaporated milk make the chewy caramel layer in the middle."
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S'mores Cake
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"This s'mores cake has all the flavors of the campfire treat, but in a cake! This is a rich, chocolaty cake with chocolate ganache frosting, a layer of Swiss meringue marshmallow frosting, and crushed graham crackers between the cake layers." —Karen Schroeder Rankin
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Cinco de Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Chili Cream Cheese Frosting
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"Dark chocolate cupcakes with a bite! These little chili cakes are topped with chili cream cheese frosting." —Cand
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Cola Cake
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"This recipe uses a can of soda instead of the oil, water, and eggs added to packaged cake recipes. Cake comes out surprisingly fluffy and moist with a slight kick to it that people love." —sheerblonde05
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Italian Love Cake
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"The chocolate and ricotta balance each other really well. It’s satisfying and light at the same time. I WILL make this again!" —Jon
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Ribboned Fudge Cake
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"An easy, delicious, moist Bundt cake with a cream cheese ribbon inside. Makes a nice presentation for company." —WINTERBORN
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
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"So delicious! I have used a variety of cake mixes and the chocolate always seems to work best." —Carolyn Von Druska
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German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
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"A chewy chocolate cookie topped with a German chocolate icing. Very good, and they freeze wonderfully if you have any left to freeze." —Carla Maenius
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Turtles Cake
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"Very rich and delicious! Frequent birthday cake request." —Amanda Chisholm
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Vegan Cake Mix Cookies
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"Very moist, super easy vegan cake mix cookies, all from ingredients you have in your cupboard!" —Emily Rosado
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Chocolate-Covered OREO Cookie Cake
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"I don't bake often, but this recipe was super easy and this cake was fantastic!" —Nikiekelly
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Too Much Chocolate Cake
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"This too much chocolate cake won 1st prize at the county fair. It is very chocolaty!" —Denise
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Chocolate Flan Cake
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"What a beautiful and delicious dessert! Everyone will think you slaved away in the kitchen when, in reality, this recipe is fairly simple. I will make it again and again!" —OutOfThyme
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Earthquake Cookies
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"These earthquake cookies are so easy to make, you'll probably crumble!" —Topoac
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Chocolate Fudge Cookies
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"These fudge cookies are so easy to make with chocolate cake mix for a delicious fudgy flavor." —Kalsmom
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Butterfinger Cake
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"This Butterfinger cake is a super sweet and rich dessert featuring a chocolaty devil's food cake layered with sweetened condensed milk, hot fudge sauce, caramel topping, and frozen whipped topping — all sprinkled with crushed Butterfinger candy bars." —RDANIEL511
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Double Chocolate Brownie Cake
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"This chocolate brownie cake recipe is an easy Bundt cake made with cake mix, instant pudding, sour cream, and chocolate chips. Chocolate lovers beware: it is very yummy!" —ECHOSZERO
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Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
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"Super soft and not too sweet. Easy recipe and would be awesome to make in a time crunch. Definitely will be making again!" —Teri Rakusin
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Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
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"Combine two tasty flavors and create something even more delicious!" —Bibi
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Devil's Food Brownie Cake
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"This brownie cake made with devil's food cake mix is a decadent dessert made with only five ingredients. It is chocolaty, rich, moist, and absolutely delicious." —Yoly
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Easy Incredible Ice Cream Cake
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"Layers of moist cake, crunchy cookies, rich ice cream, and a smooth, buttery-like icing deliver sweet perfection in every bite." —Nicolemcmom
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Better Than Sex Cake
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"A better than sex cake made with rich chocolate cake, caramel, toffee, and whipped topping...need I say more?" —Elaine
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Chocolate Kahlua Cake
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"I've made a similar cake for over a decade, maybe two. This recipe has the addition of the orange zest and it is spectacular! Thanks for the fresh ideas." —KatieMcC
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Giant Ding Dong Cake
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"By far the most requested cake in the house! Everyone wants me to make this for their birthday. Great recipe, easy to follow directions and best of all, tastes FANTASTIC!" —Kelly Deane
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Checkerboard Cake
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"This checkerboard cake consists of tender vanilla and chocolate cakes with a rich, creamy chocolate frosting." —Pam Lolley
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Ice Cream Pizza
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"Devil's food cake mix is transformed into a cookie crust and topped with ice cream and your favorite toppings in this ice cream "pizza" recipe that's perfect for any party." —Julie Hubert
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