Stephanie Ashcraft - 200 Cake Mix Creations

Makes 15 rolls

In a large bowl, mix together the water and yeast with a whisk. Whisk cake mix into yeast water. Stir in flour 1 cup at a time. Let dough stand in bowl in a draft-free place for 45 minutes. Punch down and then roll into an 18 x 10-inch rectangle. Add a small amount of flour if dough is too sticky while kneading.

In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Heat in the microwave for 15 seconds. Spread over rolled-out dough. Sprinkle raisins over top, if desired. Starting with widest end, roll dough into a tight log. Cut into 15 rolls and place cut side down in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Let rolls rise for about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When heated, bake rolls for 19 to 23 minutes.

Warm the frosting in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds and then drizzle desired amount over the baked rolls.

Makes 15 rolls

In a large bowl, mix together the water and yeast with a whisk. Whisk cake mix into yeast water. Stir in 1 tablespoon orange rind. Stir in flour 1 cup at a time. Let dough stand in bowl in a draft-free place for 45 minutes. Punch down and then roll into an 18 x 10-inch rectangle. Add a small amount of flour if dough is too sticky while kneading.

In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and remaining orange rind. Spread over rolled-out dough. Starting with widest end, roll dough into a tight log. Cut into 15 rolls and place cut side down in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Let rolls rise for about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When heated, bake rolls for 19 to 23 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Makes 15 buns

In a large bowl, mix together the water and yeast with a whisk. Whisk cake mix into yeast water. Stir in flour 1 cup at a time. Let dough stand in bowl in a draft-free place for 45 minutes. Punch down and then roll into an 18 x 10-inch rectangle. Add a small amount of flour if dough is too sticky while kneading.

Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over rolled-out dough. Sprinkle sugar then cinnamon evenly over top. Starting with widest end, roll dough into a tight log. Cut into 15 rolls; set aside.

Pour 1/2 cup melted butter into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Sprinkle nuts over top. Place rolls cut side down in pan. Let dough rise for about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When heated, bake rolls for 19 to 23 minutes. Invert hot rolls onto a platter.

Makes 24 muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour cups of a muffin pan or use paper liners and set aside.

In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs, and applesauce until smooth. Gently fold in the blueberries. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake for 19 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown on top.

Makes 24 muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour cups of a muffin pan or use paper liners and set aside.

In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and oats. Stir in raisins, nuts, and cinnamon. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown on top.

Makes 24 muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.