Dolly nailed it with this one.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (51187)
November 23, 2025 9:16pm CST
I was aware that Dolly Parton has a line of mixes and things to cook and bake, but had never tried one. I most generally just make whatever I make from scratch, and never use mixes. But my daughter loves anything cinnamon, and she saw this cake mix. She bought two, one to try and one to give to me. I've had it about a week, so I decided today was the day to give it a whirl.
It is really delicious! I was rather surprised how good it is. Well, Dolly is old school and she likes to cook, so I shouldn't have been surprised. Daughter did say it is more expensive than most mixes. I think what makes it so good is that the streusel sugar stuff has molasses in it. But Dolly blew this out of the water, it's really good.
I rather like supporting Dolly, as she is such a giver--to many organizations, she kicks in when there is a disaster, and has been there for many. No, I doubt I will start madly buying mixes to try, but this was really delicious.
Picture is mine, I could not get it without the glare. Oops.
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@AmbiePam (106858)
• United States
2h
That explains the spatula I was recently sent to review. It was from a line of Dolly Parton’s cooking supplies, and I hadn’t known it was a thing (it’s cute as can be). Now that you mentioned her baking mixes I want to try them!
There used to be a contest each year, and you voted for which state would get 100 children’s books donated to your local library. One year Oklahoma won, and I thought that was the coolest thing. She is an amazing philanthropist, and an even better person. Oddly, she’s also my BIL’s 4th cousin! Of course, he’s never met her. Lol
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@AmbiePam (106858)
• United States
2h
@MarieCoyle Yes, and it’s hilarious. The girls seem to think they should meet her sometime.
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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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2h
@AmbiePam
I wish they could. They would remember that for all of their lives. 

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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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2h
Yes, she has a line of cooking things, hot pads, spatulas, decorations as well. I've not been tempted as I concentrate on affording food, like most of us do, but they are cute. Yes, I agree--she is amazing and the world needs more Dolly's!!
Hey, at least BIL can claim relation to her! 

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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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2h
This was truly delicious. I shouldn't have been surprised.
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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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2h
@dfollin
I was surprised that my daughter wanted to try it, they don't buy mixes either as a norm. But she admires what all Dolly does, and wanted to support her, so she bought two of these. Soooo good!
@MarieCoyle (51187)
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39m
Lenore, you would like this. It really does taste homemade.
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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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She truly is a wonderful lady, very generous. I make a homemade coffee cake that we really love a lot, but for a mix, this was truly delicious.
@Deepizzaguy (116335)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2h
Not only is Dolly Parton a superb artist and person who helps persons in need, she now has food sales that are very good.
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@MarieCoyle (51187)
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1h
I am not a person to really use mixes, but this was wonderful. Hopefully you can try it sometime!







