Perfect for any celebration, these Cake Batter Blondies are not only tasty, but only take minutes to throw together!
Love a good celebration? Break out those sprinkles and also try these Funfetti Pancakes, Homemade Funfetti Donuts, or cupcakes with Funfetti Frosting!
5 years.
I can’t believe it. 5 years ago today, I pushed publish on my very first blog post on this blog. I definitely wasn’t the first food blogger back then, but wow – I can’t believe how much food blogging has grown since then. If you would have told me 5 years ago where this blog would take me, I probably would have laughed. It’s been a wild ride, but boy – has it been fun!!
I’ve been thinking about this day a lot lately. What to write. What to say. About how much this little corner of the internet that I call my own has changed me, and how much it means to me. Today, I am feeling so grateful that I get to do this every day. That this is my job.
And how grateful I am for all of you. I do this because I love to share. And I love that you are all here to listen. Your emails, your comments, you visits, your pins – they all mean so much to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really do wish I could give each and every one of you a hug. Because you really do mean the world to me.
Today is a day to celebrate. And of course, since this is a food blog and all, we are celebrating with food! Since I am on a major streak of horrible cakes, I decided to do the exact opposite and go completely simple. It’s my blog birthday, afterall, and I’d rather be celebrating with you all than spending hours in the kitchen. And it doesn’t get much more simple than this recipe. Or addictive. Make sure you have someone to celebrate with when you make these – otherwise, you may find yourself snagging “just one more piece” every time you walk by the kitchen!!
Ingredients
Cake Mix: To get that cake batter flavor, use a yellow cake mix. That being said, you could swap in another flavor to change things up!
Oil: I used vegetable oil, but another neutral oil will work. I haven’t tested these with butter, but melted butter should work, as well.
Egg: Make sure to lightly beat the egg before adding it to the mixture.
Milk: I use 2% but whole or 1% will work, too.
Sprinkles: I like to use the longer jimmies here, but feel free to experiment with different sprinkles!
White Chocolate Chips: These are optional, but they add lots of flavor.
How to Make Cake Batter Blondies
MIX: Mix the cake mix, oil, egg, and milk together.
ADD: Add the sprinkles and the white chocolate chips. Don’t worry – the batter is pretty stiff, but it is supposed to be that way.
PRESS: Press the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. You’ll need to use a spatula or your hands to press it into an even layer.
BAKE: Bake until the cake batter blondies are done in the middle. You don’t want to overbake them, though!
More Treats That Start With a Cake Mix
Cake Mix Cookies
Dump Cake Recipe
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Banana Split Cake Mix Cookies
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Cake Batter Blondies
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Perfect for any celebration, these Cake Batter Blondies are not only tasty, but only take minutes to throw together!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, oil, egg, and milk. Mix in the sprinkles and the chocolate chips. The batter will be stiff.
- Place the batter into the prepared dish. Press down with your hands into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool for 20 minutes, then cut into bars.
Recipe Notes:
Adapted from girlmeetslife.com
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 361 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg
Keywords: cake batter blondies
OP says
thanks for this good recipe
★★★★★
Sayoni says
Hello!
This is a really easy and awesome recipe, and I’d love to try it out. However, I can’t find yellow cake mix anywhere 🙁 I was wondering if it would work with lemon cake mix. And if so, what quantity in grams will be required?
Cheers 🙂
Deborah says
@Sayoni, I’m sure it will work with lemon cake mix, but the taste will be different. I think that a standard cake mix here is 15.25 oz, so you would just need to convert that into grams, I believe.
Sayoni says
Thank you! 😀
Rachel Cooks (formerly Not Rachael Ray) says
Wow, five years? CONGRATS! 🙂 These blondies look like the perfect way to celebrate.
Kim Kortenbaach says
Happy 5th! Those blondes look heavenly and I’m thinking a perfect spring break backyard bbq treat. I have an addiction that I suspect we all share, I’m addicting to making and trying new foods so I really enjoy your blog and living in the 21st century where things like this can exist yet I totally love good old-fashioned hand me down type of recipes. We’ve got the best of both worlds!
Best,
Kim
Angie Ballard says
HI I absolutely LOVED making the cake batter blondies and my son kc’s them too!! I’m really hoping I can win the cook books cuz I absolutely love baking and cooking, and being a single mother I usually never have money to buy any cookbooks!! I always have to write the recipes I like and see online, which is very time consuming, especially when u have a child with disabilities like I DO!!! SO wish me luck!! And thank you very much for this opportunity I really appreciate IT more than you know!! Thanks again!! God bless you!!! 🙂
Aggie says
You were one of the pioneer food blogs for me. I read religiously every day. Im so happy that 5 years later I can call you a friend!
Congratulations!! You work hard and it shows. Thank you!!!
xoxo
Oh…and the weather? 91 today. I know…
Kristin @ Treat. Eat. Repeat. says
It is cold here today despite being spring 🙁 But I can’t wait to try these!!
Jessica M. says
These blondies look amazing, and easy! Love the fact that they’re made in an 8×8. Congrats on 5 years!
Emma says
I am a sucker for anything blondie. Not being a huge fan of chocolate (which I dread mentioning whenever I work up the nerve to), I can’t always go the brownie route. Blondies fill that soft, chewy and sweet hole that nothing else can quite replace. And it’s become a bit of an obsession – I’ve made versions for Halloween, Nutella Day, Thanksgiving…I think it’s now officially a problem. A yummy, crazy problem. 🙂 I’m definitely bookmarking these to make for my coworkers for some reason or another 🙂
Melissa Klotz says
Wow. These look incredible. Everyone in my office LOVES funfetti and I have definitely caught the bug. I may have to convince someone to make these for my birthday this month! Happy Anniversary!
Joanne says
Isn’t it so amazing how much blogging can change you and your life? And kind of be the best thing ever? I’m SO glad we “met” through blogging…your posts are always a bright spot in my day! Happy bloggiversary love!
Cait says
Thanks again for a great recipe! Love recommending your blog after my successful endeavors in the kitchen! Made easy yesterday for a birthday treat for my brother – him and his college roommates are sure to enjoy and my daughters had a blast making them!
Linsey Curtis says
Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary! Since I met you and found out about your blog, I have loved it! So many wonderful recipes! I can’t wait to try out these Blondies. 🙂
Beth says
Hooray for 5 years! Those blondies are looking super yummy. Kind of wish I had seen the post BEFORE I had gone grocery shopping instead of after! 🙂
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
Congratulations, Deb!!! Here’s to another 5 years!!!
vanillasugarblog says
you know you were one of the first blogs i was drawn to when i started blogging some 4 years ago.
i thought, how fabulous it is to find other people who are foodies and love to mix the salty with the sweet. here on cape cod, there are not many restaurants nor foodies, so i found my love via the food blogging world.
here’s to another fabulous 5 years Deb!
Renee Boudreau says
Congrats and happy b-day!! So happy I found your blog!
Barbara Leckstein says
New to your blog – can’t imagine why it took me so long to find you, but really glad I did. Congrats on your blogday. Here’s to another 100.
Jessica M. says
Congrats on your anniversary! It’s amazing how life can change in 5 years and take you somewhere you literally could not have dreamed up on your own. Cheers to your NEXT five years :o)
Sarah H.P. says
These look super good and would be a great twist on a birthday treat!!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
Congrats on 5 years Deborah! I am so happy I stumbled upon your blog several years ago because I have enjoyed following you along on your adventures in and out of the kitchen! Here’s to many more years!
Suzie says
I have made the cake mix blondies myself. Mine are similar to yours, but I think I like the added white chocolate chips better. Thanks for the recipe!
Kelli says
Congrats on your 5 years!
My new favorite word…puffalicious!
Jennifer | Mother Thyme says
Happy Anniversary! Your blog is truly an inspiration! Cheers to many more great years ahead! 🙂 These cake batter blondies are definitely going on my list to try. I have a weak spot for anything cake batter.
Robin Thomas says
I’ve have tried a few of your recipes, and have a few more I want to try.
Lisa S says
I am going to make the blondies for Easter. They are so festive!
Congrats!
Kristy says
Oh my goodness Deborah! Five years?! How exciting!!! Congratultions. I’m happy to have found you this past year. I enjoy your site, recipes and commentary. And I think these cake batter blondies could be my favorite thing ever. Yum!!! Congratulations. 😉
grace says
5 years is an impressive feat–bravo!
Ali @ Around the VeggieTable says
Happy Blogiversary! So exciting! And thanks for sharing this yummy looking recipe! The Funfetti cake was always my favorite growing up so I think I will definitely have to make this 🙂
Dianna Belle says
Oh wow! 5 years, what an awesome present, and giving it away!
I wanted to say how much I enjoy going to others Blogs after they spotlight here. (and your pictures just keep getting better and better)
Thanks for sharing!
Tammy says
I can’t wait to make these cake batter blondies, I love cake batter everything! Thank you for sharing!!
Annalise says
Congrats on 5 years!!! What an exciting milestone. I haven’t been a reader here for very long, I admit, but I’m already a huge fan of this lovely space you have here.
Oh and these cake batter blondies? They look amazing!
Bev Weidner says
HAAAAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Kalyn says
Congratulations on five years of wonderful blogging! I remember when I found your blog, long before I ever met you in person.
Pat Bradley says
I love your recipes, have tried a few and am waiting for my next family visit weekend to try several more. I am forwarding today”s recipe to a grand daughter because she loves sprinkles.
Eileen says
Congratulations for your continued efforts to touch lives and tastebuds with your blog! There is a “little” girl who will be absolutely thrilled with this recipe… thank you!
Julia says
The blondies look delicious!
Black Eyed Susans Kitchen says
Congratulations on this amazing milestone!! Five years is a long time to be blogging!
♥, Susan
Melanie says
Congrats and can’t wait to try the blondies!
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says
Happy anniversary!!! 🙂 love your blog!
Sanjeeta kk says
5 years and growing strong and stronger..congrats Deb! Glad to have known this lovely space with all the scrumptious spreads. The cake blondies with the colorful specks …perfect treat to celebrate such a wonderful feat. Hugs.
Tomi S. says
A big congratulations on five years of blogging!! I have tried a couple of your recipes with great sucess of course I have a lot more printed too try…in fact too many..my bad!! Really enjoy the blogger spotlight and peeking in others kitchens. Here’s to another five!!
Carole R says
And what great recipes and fabulous photos! I swear that every one of your photos makes me hungry.
Abby says
Congratulations! I’m so glad I “met” you all those years ago. My how our lives are changed! I wish you continued success – you deserve it!
Rhondi says
Congratulations on 5 years! I love your blog and have been following for the past year or so shortly after I started blogging.
kate says
Happy 5 years! I’ve been reading along for many of those and have made lots of your delicious recipes! Thanks for inspiring me in the kitchen.
amy marantino says
i am going to make these blondies as soon as i get home. they look so good.
Becki's Whole Life says
Happy Blogiversary, Deborah. Taste and Tell is absolutely one of my favorites:-). These blondies are a great example of why it’s a favorite:-).
Monica says
Oowww. Cake batter rocks…and sprinkles make the world a better place!
branny says
Happy birthday. THe blondies look great. I am a sucker for cake batter.
abbi says
I love your blog (and those blondies look excellent as well!).