6 Boxed Cake Mix Desserts You NEED to Try
6 Boxed Cake Mix Desserts You NEED to Try is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 185 calories per serving. Recipe by Julia Pacheco on YouTube.
Prep: 9 min | Cook: 37 min | Total: 56 min
Cost: $26.67 total, $2.22 per serving
Ingredients
- as needed Non-Stick Cooking Spray (spray a 9×13 inch baking dish)
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (about 15.5 oz, any brand)
- 1 box Chocolate Pudding Mix (instant, any brand)
- 1 packet Hot Cocoa Mix (instant, unsweetened or sweetened)
- 1.75 cup Milk (whole or 2% for best texture)
- 0.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (sprinkle on top before baking)
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows (adds classic s'mores topping)
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate for Drizzle (melted; can use chips or bars)
Instructions
Prepare Baking Dish
Generously spray the 9×13 inch baking dish with non‑stick cooking spray.
Time: PT2M
Add Dry Mixes
Dump the entire box of chocolate cake mix, the box of chocolate pudding mix, and the packet of hot cocoa mix into the prepared dish.
Time: PT2M
Add Milk
Pour 1 ¾ cups of milk over the dry ingredients.
Time: PT1M
Mix Batter
Stir vigorously with a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture resembles a smooth cake batter, with no dry pockets.
Time: PT3M
Add Chocolate Chips
Evenly sprinkle ½ cup of semi‑sweet chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
Time: PT1M
Bake
Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggle‑y.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 350°F
Add Marshmallows
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately scatter 1 cup of mini marshmallows over the hot surface.
Time: PT1M
Broil Marshmallows
Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the marshmallows turn golden brown.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Broil
Drizzle Chocolate
Melt 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the microwave (30‑second bursts) and drizzle over the warm cake.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: vegetarian
Allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, eggs
Last updated: April 15, 2026








