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Make Something Sweet This Fall with Duncan Hines

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I love desserts.  I love fall.  What’s better than those? Fall desserts!  I’m always on the lookout for new and delicious desserts I can add to my holiday menu.  That’s why I was so excited to try Duncan Hines’ newest dessert mixes.  My family and I sampled the Red Velvet Decadent  Brownie Mix, the Autumn Velvets Cake Mix, the Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcake Mix, and the Decadent Salted Caramel Brownie Mix.

Mixes
I let my seven year old decide the first dessert to try, and she settled on the Red Velvet Decadent Brownie Mix.  I allowed her to add the ingredients and mix the batter, since the directions were so easy.  With assistance, she then put the brownies into the oven and we had to endure the agonizing wait smelling the brownies while they cooked. Once out of the oven and cooled just enough, we added the cream cheese icing and enjoyed!  Let me just say that these red velvet brownies are so good that my husband, who normally does not go for ANYTHING red velvet, could not get enough of them.  Unfortunately, they were gobbled up so quickly that I didn’t get a picture of our beautiful brownies. We then opted to try the Autumn Velvets Cake Mix.  I’m normally intimidated by cakes, but this cake was a breeze to whip up.  I actually made it in 15 minutes, while wearing my baby!

Making cake
I used the Duncan Hines Creamy Homestyle Cream Cheese frosting to frost the cake and then we enjoyed.  The cake was incredibly moist, and the cream cheese frosting added just enough sweetness without it being over-the-top.  I brought some cake to my mother-in-law to enjoy and she and my father-in-law couldn’t stop raving about it.  I have to say the Duncan Hines Autumn Velvets Cake Mix is definitely on my holiday menu this year.

cake
I next tried my hand at making the Duncan Hines Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcake Mix.  Let me forewarn you, I am not the best at following directions.  With that being said, I did NOT use the recommended butter for my frosting mix, but rather used a vegetable oil spread.  Although I did not get the desired consistency out of my frosting, this cupcake mix with frosting was so delicious, no one knew the difference!

Cupcakes
These cupcakes tasted JUST like a caramel covered apple.  I couldn’t believe how much the flavor resembled my favorite fall treat, there were even apple bits in the cake mix.  These treats I shared with my parents, who I feel will now be demanding the Duncan Hines Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcakes with our Thanksgiving dinner.

brownies
Finally, I made the (highly anticipated) Duncan Hines Decadent Salted Caramel Brownie Mix.  The brownies came out incredibly moist and delicious, while the salted caramel sauce added the perfect sweet/salty taste.  My family basically inhaled these brownies so fast, I ended up making another batch the same week!  My seven-year-old, who doesn’t ever go for caramel, said the sauce was her favorite part.

duncan hines
Duncan Hines also offers great ‘Beyond the Box’ recipes for making your desserts even more unique and delicious.  These variations to their already great desserts allow you to take your baking further and changing up some desserts you may have already had before. Unfortunately, since the Autumn Velvets Cake Mix and the Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcake Mix are limited edition mixes, they will only be in stores for a short time.  I personally plan on stocking up on a few of the mixes for future cravings! Buy: You can purchase Duncan Hines products from retailers nationwide.  The price for these mixes ranges from $1.99 to $3.29. Connect: Stay informed about all of Duncan Hines‘ great products, get new recipes to try out, and connect with Duncan Hines through their website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. You can try these delicious new desserts for yourself!  Enter below for a chance to win.

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THE GIVEAWAY: One (1) winner will receive a box of Red Velvet Decadent Brownie Mix, Autumn Velvets Cake Mix, Decadent Caramel Apple Cupcake Mix, Decadent Salted Caramel Brownie Mix, Creamy Homestyle Cream Cheese Frosting, and a Duncan Hines spatula.
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  6. Well, I love desserts…and also, my elderly father lives with me and loves desserts, so if he’s having a bad day, I’ll whip up some cupcakes or cake for him. It never fails to cheer him up!

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  10. I made desserts all of the time, several times a week. I like to make finger desserts like cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, brownies, etc. for the wee one to take into school to share with her class.

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  17. My favorite reason to make dessert is that my husband and son enjoy it so much. I’m lucky if I get to have one cookie or brownie or piece of cake. Oh well, I don’t need to eat that stuff anyway…

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  20. Reason? What is this ‘reason’ of which you speak? I make a desert about 3 nights a week, and sometime again on the weekend.

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  23. I really don’t need a reason, we just love dessert at my house and we will make it just because we like to have sweets after we eat dinner.

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  25. I don’t really need a reason, but I love when it is a celebration. I love making my kid’s or husband cakes!

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  26. We love sweets in my house. So we really don’t have a self-less reason to bake cookies or cakes except we like them.

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  27. who really needs a reason to have dessert.but if i have to give you a reason it because i’m craving something sweet.so i make brownies , cupcakes or cookies

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  41. My favorite reason for making dessert is to watch my spouse enjoying it. In fact, right now I’m watching him eat some peach cobbler, which he really likes.

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  43. My favorite reason to make dessert is Just Because! I like to bake just because I feel like it, to give the kids and hubby a special treat!

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  69. I make desserts for any occasion whenever I get the urge, I especially like to make desserts for birthdays and holidays

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  93. My absolute favorite reason to make dessert is because my Nana loves sweets. She will eat it everyday for breakfast if she can. Sweets are her favorite!

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  100. My favorite reason is when I know the grandchildren are coming over. I’ll bake a cake and have their favorite ice cream too.

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  129. My favorite reason to make deserts are to give them away. I love to bake and give the cakes and cookies away to family and friends.

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  152. I love baking for special occasions, like birthdays, anniversaries and such and sometimes just simply to make some goodies for my hubby!

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