The Best Boxed Cake Mixes for When You’re Short on Time

From work to family and everything in between, most of us already have enough on our plates, so when it comes to celebrations, we just don’t have the time to bake anything from scratch. While store-bought cake is always an option, there’s something about the ritual of baking that makes any occasion feel a bit more special. For those events when we want to bake but are short on time, boxed mixes offer the perfect compromise. Here are a few of our go-tos.

Annie’s Confetti Cake Mix

Annie’s take on this birthday classic is made with organic ingredients including sprinkles colored with natural fruit and vegetable juices. It’s free of artificial flavors and sweeteners but still contains all of that funfetti taste we know and love.

Simple Mills Almond Flour Baking Mixes

We love Simple Mills for all things gluten-free, so we were psyched to discover their lineup includes boxed cake mixes. A blend of almond and coconut flour makes the perfect base for classics like chocolate and vanilla as well as seasonal flavors like pumpkin.

King Arthur Cake Mixes

King Arthur makes great flour for from-scratch baking, but did you know they also have a line of cake and cupcake mixes? Their classic Golden Yellow cake is one of our favorites, although the line also includes gluten-free and even keto mix options for those with dietary restrictions.