What are some creative ways to use lemon cake mixes?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various creative uses for lemon cake mixes received at a conference, with participants sharing personal experiences and recipe ideas beyond the standard preparation methods.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions using lemon cake mixes as door prizes paired with recipes.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making lemon cake in a Deluxe Mini Muffin pan, suggesting a simple frosting dip.
  • Several users mention enjoying the cake mixes at gatherings and consider them for hostess gifts.
  • One participant describes a recipe involving mixing lemon cake mix with an egg and Cool Whip, forming balls, and baking them.
  • Another participant notes a specific recipe from an old season's best, highlighting its popularity.
  • Some participants express excitement about using silicone flower cupcake pans for creative presentations of lemon cakes.
  • One participant recounts their experience of receiving multiple boxes at the conference and the varying amounts received by different waves of attendees.
  • Another participant shares a humorous anecdote about the challenges of transporting cake mixes home from the conference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best uses for lemon cake mixes, with no clear consensus emerging on a single preferred method or recipe.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences are shaped by their attendance at different conference waves, influencing the quantity of cake mixes received and their subsequent ideas for use.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ideas to utilize lemon cake mixes or seeking inspiration for recipe variations may find this discussion beneficial.

jenf said:
My SIL passed this recipe along to me yesterday.

1 lemon cake mix
1 egg
1 container of Cool Whip

Mix ingredients and then form into balls. Roll the balls in powdered sugar and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

She said these were light and delicious.
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That sounds soooo good and very easy too :)
 
I used one of my boxes last night with my new Silicone Flower Cupcake Pan and made lemon flower cupcakes that were delicious and adorable!
 
pamperedalf said:
I got lucky, I was 1lb under. Good thing I didn't bring my lrg suitcase otherwise I would have been way over. All those empowering women weighed a lot!
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I guess I was the unluckly one... I paid overage going and coming....so I gave United airlines a total of 100.00 extra dollars.... that royaly bites... NExt year my small suit case is coming and I shipping as much as I can HOME!!!
 
lemon cake with blueberry fillingI made one in the Springform Pan, test with cake tester as it was done in 45 minutes. Cool, then release and take off pan. Slice horizontally in half. Fill with homemade blueberry sauce, (I made mine in the microwave using the BB)or use canned pie filling. Top with other cake half and put glaze over top & garnish with fresh blueberries. Serve with Cool Whip.
Sharyn
 
Sharyn ND said:
I made one in the Springform Pan, test with cake tester as it was done in 45 minutes. Cool, then release and take off pan. Slice horizontally in half. Fill with homemade blueberry sauce, (I made mine in the microwave using the BB)or use canned pie filling. Top with other cake half and put glaze over top & garnish with fresh blueberries. Serve with Cool Whip.
Sharyn
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That sounds absolutely wonderful.......I'm going to try this! I LOVE blueberries and lemon together!
I made lemon cupcakes with the new silicone baker - and they were so pretty! One tip - instead of drizzling the glaze over the top, Dip the tops into the glaze - easier and less glaze is wasted.
Funny story about my cupcakes - I made them for a Pool Party with friends - thinking that the women/girls would like them - and it was the men/boys who gobbled them up! I guess men like "pretty" too! (or they just don't care what it looks like as long as it's food!)
 
dannyzmom said:
I used one of my boxes last night with my new Silicone Flower Cupcake Pan and made lemon flower cupcakes that were delicious and adorable!
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Do you remember how long you baked them?
 
Wow! I attended Wave 1 too......crossing my fingers for wave 3 next year!

Although I have to say....Conference was so awesome! I had such a great time! Of course, it could have been horrible and my 5 day vacation away from the 4 little ones would have been worth it anyway!!! LOL

You would think from some of my posts that I am a terrible mom! I really do love my kids.....
 
susiescookingcorner said:
Wow! I attended Wave 1 too......crossing my fingers for wave 3 next year!

Although I have to say....Conference was so awesome! I had such a great time! Of course, it could have been horrible and my 5 day vacation away from the 4 little ones would have been worth it anyway!!! LOL

You would think from some of my posts that I am a terrible mom! I really do love my kids.....
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Of course you do, and I've been told that to be a good Mom, time away for yourself is important, too!
 
dannyzmom said:
I used one of my boxes last night with my new Silicone Flower Cupcake Pan and made lemon flower cupcakes that were delicious and adorable!
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How long did you bake them??? I am ready to pop a batch in the oven now. I was going to use the mini muff - but now I think I will use the silicone flower...
Did you spray the silicone with Pam???
 
Harrle said:
How long did you bake them??? I am ready to pop a batch in the oven now. I was going to use the mini muff - but now I think I will use the silicone flower...
Did you spray the silicone with Pam???
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OMG it was so long ago I don't even remember - just keep an eye on them...yes, I used PAM
 
dannyzmom said:
OMG it was so long ago I don't even remember - just keep an eye on them...yes, I used PAM
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Thanks - I'll watch them and try to remember to come back and post the time I baked them.
 
I'm wondering how they'd work in a trifle. Hmm. Lemon cake, lemon curd mixed with whipped topping (or vanilla or white chocolate pudding), blueberries, repeat. Getting hungry.
 
raebates said:
I'm wondering how they'd work in a trifle. Hmm. Lemon cake, lemon curd mixed with whipped topping (or vanilla or white chocolate pudding), blueberries, repeat. Getting hungry.
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yummy! Too bad we are so far apart, I'd come over and help you eat it!
 
did you try the cake box cookies? My DH loves the lemon ones.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
:rolleyes: I think the tile paper napkins will be the lemon cake mix of next years conference :rolleyes: (I just can't imagine anyone paying that much for 20 paper napkins...maybe I'm wrong!)
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Maybe not but they would make cute door prizes or host gifts (not alone), especially if she likes the tiles.
 
Chef Diane said:
did you try the cake box cookies? My DH loves the lemon ones.
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Where do I find the recipe for those? They do sound nummy!
 
In the silicone flower pan...

325 for ~25 minutes. I would start checking them after 20.
 
Have you ever done any cake balls? (aka Lush Puppies ~ cake balls just dont sound as appetizing right?!)

Bake the lemon cake as instructed. Cool and scoop it out all willy nilly like into a bowl. Add 1/2 to a full tub of the ready frosting (the vanilla is my favorite with the lemon cake). Mix it all together until it clumps together. Take your small scoop, and make little balls with the cake mix. (if your cake comes apart, try more frosting). Put them in the freezer for about an hour or so to freeze up.

Melt some white almond bark (whole pkg) with a touch of shortening in it (less than a Tbsp.) until melted in your micro cooker. Check it every 30 seconds until it is melted completely. Dip each ball into the almond bark and set aside. It hardens fast... but I am telling you what.. they are addicting!

If you wanted to sprinkle them with anything (sprinkles, colored sugar, zest) do so right after dipping each one... they "dry" fast.
 
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