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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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154 Responses
A birthday is my fav reason to make dessert.
To enjoy a sweet treat. 🙂
My favorite reason for desserts is to have the neighbors over.
Thanks for the giveaway.
For parties, holidays, and just to try a new recipe that looks good.
My favorite reason to make dessert is a birthday! Also, just because I need something sweet 🙂
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!
I like to make dessert for special dinners with family and friends.
I like to make dessert as a special treat for my family…no reason needed!
Thank you!
My favorite reason to make dessert is my husband! He loves his sweets and especially loves dessert!
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.
As a late night treat.
My favorite reason to make dessert is for our family Sunday dinners.
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family get-togethers!
usually to give the kids a treat !:) or myself! lol
thanks so much! xoxo
Church outings !!!!!
My favorite reason is just whenever my family asks for more sweets.
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…
My favorite reason to make dessert is by showing appreciation for something nice.
My favorite reason…I’m hungry.
Reason? What is this ‘reason’ of which you speak? I make a desert about 3 nights a week, and sometime again on the weekend.
For a nice treat.
for birthdays
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.
My favorite reason is having a sweet tooth or having guests!
I don’t really need a reason, but I love when it is a celebration. I love making my kid’s or husband cakes!
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.
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
I love baking for my grandkids,they will gobble up any sweets that I may cook
I like making desserts for office potlucks!
to put in the lunches for work and school.
I like making desserts for all types events especially holidays!
I don’t really need a reason to make dessert. But, my fave reason is when I am entertaining.
You need a reason to make dessert? We just make some when the sweet tooth gets too overwhelming.
my favorite reason is for rewards for my kids fo good behavoir
My favorite reason is just because my family feels like it.
Best reason is to de-stress, nothing relaxes me better than the taste of a fresh baked dessert
My favorite reason is to have the amazing smell of items baking in the house. Thanks for the fun 🙂
My favorite reason is that my family enjoys it and it feels like a special treat.
Because it’s a day of the week that ends in -day.
I don’t really need a reason 🙂
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.
I love making desserts to just try out a new recipe…also for holidays!
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!
My favorite reason to make a dessert is to satisfy a craving…and its usually for cupcakes.
I like to surprise my kids with dessert when they come home from school. Thanks.
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My hubby and I love dessert!!!
I love to make deserts for the holidays.
My favorite reason is : just because!
Love to just make family treats.
I just like making desserts for my boyfriend just because
I like to make desert when we have company.
I like making desserts to take along when we get invited to someone’s house.
My favorite reason to make desert is for parties and holidays
My favorite reason is a Birthday!
My favorite reason for making dessert is to eat it! I’ve never needed a reason 🙂
My favorite reason is when we have company for dinner but dessert is welcome anytime.
I like to celebrate that another week id done and made it.
Fridays are a treat day 😉
My favorite reason to make dessert is because we’re out of dessert and nobody in my family can handle that happening!
I like baking things to bring to work for no reason whatsoever, just to brighten everyone’s day
My favorite reason is when company comes over!
So the family can enjoy them.
so that I can keep my husdand happy if he has sweets hes sweet
to indulge myself with a special treat
My favorite reason to make dessert? Just because!! Surprise sweets are always the best sweets!
There has to be a reason? Ummm, it’s a new day!
Just because I love my sweets!
Special occasions, birthdays , holidays, and other days that we just add
I’m the family pie maker so I like to make them for friends.
I make desserts for any occasion whenever I get the urge, I especially like to make desserts for birthdays and holidays
My favorite reason to make dessert is to celebrate birthdays!
My favorite reason to make dessert is when I feel like it!
My favorite reason is when I want something sweet.
its a great end to a long stressful day!
Because I’m craving something sweet or just to make a special treat for my kids.
I like making it for family get together.
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i love to make these on holidays
My favorite reason to make dessert is so I can eat it and be happy!!!
I don’t need a reason! We all love desserts in this family!
Because my husband loves it!
Love to make dessert for Sunday dinner.
To make my family happy and for my friends
Um, who needs a reason other than DESSERT????
Midnight snack.
I like baking for birthdays
I like making desserts to surprise my family with a treat
To enjoy a treat with my family.
Salted caramel brownies?!?! OK, back to the question… I like to bake just because, no reason at all.
I love making desserts during the holidays.
Sat. for a family snack
My favorite reason is because we love sweets!
Because it’s dessert!! I love eating sweet stuff.
To enjoy something sweet at the end of the day
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!
My favorite reason to make a dessert is because friends are coming over.
Birthdays are a big reason.
My favorite reason to make dessert is so my kids can enjoy it.
As a surprise after school snack for my boys!
My favorite reason is because we like enjoying a sweet treat after dinner.
Just to surprise my family.
My favorite reason is when I know the grandchildren are coming over. I’ll bake a cake and have their favorite ice cream too.
Monthly treat day at work to celebrate birthdays.
My son loves dessert and is so happy when there’s dessert!
All I need is a craving for sweets!
Just because its yummy.
My favorite reason to bake is just because.
I just like to make desserts with dinner sometimes as a nice surprise for my husband and children.
My favorite reason to bake is to eat what comes out of the oven!
My favorite reason to make dessert is a birthday!
My favorite reason to make a dessert would be to satisfy my sweet tooth.
We all have a sweet tooth so I don’t need a reason to make desserts.
I really don’t have a reason, it is just because in my household lol… but I do tend to bake more in the cooler months
My favorite reason is when my grandson comes to visit.
I Like To Make Desserts For The Holidays!
There doesnt have to be a reason!! But honestly, I like making them for football games when company comes over.
I enjoy making desserts for my kids
I love to eat them. I also love making cakes for my girls birthdays.
I would make for guests or as a treat for my dad.
for family gathering and birthdays
My favorite reason to make dessert…to eat it of course, and to enjoy my family eating it also.
I enjoy baking desserts, because it is something my son and I can do together and the whole family enjoys it.
PMS!
For birthdays.
I like to make dessert for family dinners and birthdays.
I love making desserts for get togethers with family and friends.
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My favorite reason to make dessert is when we decide we want something sweet.
for something to snack on
Sometimes I make dessert just so I can lick the bowl :>
I like to make a dessert when it will brighten one of my kid’s day.
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.
my fave reason is to have a sweet after dinner
My favorite reason to bake dessert is have something special for the kids after a great day at school.
My favorite reason to make desserts are when we celebrate birthday!
I always have a sweet craving after dinner. I love have a good dessert.
Between Thanksgiving & Christmas is when I enjoy baking the most.
I have a very bad sweet tooth, so it’s to enjoy an after dinner “snack” before bed!
Life! That is my favorite reason to bake a dessert!
because my son asks for a treat
I love cooking for all of the different holidays. Holiday baking can be so much fun!
For parties
I love making something when we just need something special to change up the mood
I love to bake just because. Love the way it makes the house smell
Does there really need to be a reason? I bake because I love the way my home smells when something is baking in the oven.
Do you need a reason to make dessert? LOL I like to make dessert for family gatherings so I don’t end up eating it all!
My favorite reason is no reason at all.I love getting in the kitchen with my 4 kids and baking just for fun.
because i am alive.
My favorite reason to make dessert is for a birthday or anniversary.
My favorite reason to make dessert is usually for family get togethers.
My favorite reason to make dessert is to treat the kids for a job well done in school.
My favorite reason to make dessert is because my fiance loves when I bake for him.
I just like to surprise everyone!
I like making desserts during the holidays, especially Christmas.
I love baking for special occasions, like birthdays, anniversaries and such and sometimes just simply to make some goodies for my hubby!
Celebrating an accomplishment is my favorite!
I like to make a nice dessert when I have guests for dinner. Thanks for having this contest.