Cake Mix Recipes

43 Cake Mix Recipes

43 cake mix recipes. Here is how to make cake mix pie crust you’ll love, then fill it with whatever you want.

Prep: 10min

Serving Size: 1 oz

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 oz, calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 426 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 110 g, Saturated Fat 68 g, Cholesterol 407 mg, Sodium 4633 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 224 g

Ingredients:

• 1 box cake mix
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• 1 egg

Instruction:

1. In a bowl mix all 3 ingredients together. It will form a thick cookie like batter.
2. Spray a 9×13″ pan lightly with non stick cooking spray, or use 2 regular size pie pans.
3. Put dough inside and use hands to spread out so it is the same thickness all the way across.
4. Fill with pie filling and bake as directed for your pie recipe.

Homemade Cake Mix

Homemade Cake Mix is an inexpensive, easy, and convenient alternative to store-bought mixes. You can bake so many delicious cakes using this mix as a base.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 51 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g

Ingredients:

• 8 cups cake flour
• 6 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
• 3 1/3 cups Homemade Cake Mix
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract (or lemon oil)
• 1/3 cup butter (softened)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
• 3 tablespoons orange juice (pulp free)

Instruction:

1. Cut in shortening using a fork, a pastry cutter, or your fingers. Store in an airtight container for 10-12 weeks.
2. Pour into two greased, 8-inch cake pans or one greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely and then frost with Orange Blossom Frosting.
3. Cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add zest and orange juice. Mix until smooth.

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Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 c. salted butter, room temperature
• 1 c. natural unsweetened cocoa
• 2 1/2 tsp. espresso powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 5 c. powdered sugar
• 5 tbsp. milk, or more as needed

Instruction:

1. Beat butter until creamy. Beat in cocoa, mixing until combined. Stir espresso into vanilla extract then mix into the cocoa/butter mixture. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl.
2. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with milk. Beat each time until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed. Once all of the milk and sugar has been added, increase mixer speed and beat until fluffy. Add more sugar or milk as needed for consistency.

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FAQ

What can I add to box cake mix to make it better?

1. Add an Extra Egg.
2. Add Milk, Coffee, or Soda.
3. Use Butter Instead of Oil.
4. Add Instant Pudding.
5. Up the Flavor with an Extract or Citrus Zest.
6. Top the Cake with Homemade Frosting.

How do you make cake mix taste like bakery?

1. Use Room Temperature Ingredients. …
2. Replace Water with Milk or Buttermilk. …
3. Substitute Sour Cream in the Mix. …
4. Substitute Oil for Butter. …
5. Use More Eggs. …
6. Add Vanilla Extract. …
7. Make It a Chocolate Lovers’ Cake. …
8. Decorate Your Cake Like A Pro.

What is the best ever boxed cake mix?

1. The Caker. Instagram.
2. King Arthur Baking Co. King Arthur Baking Co. …
3. Belle Epicurean. Amazon. …
4. Sweet Laurel. Sweet Laurel. …
5. Pillsbury. Pillsbury. …
6. Betty Crocker. Betty Crocker. …
7. Duncan Hines. Duncan Hines. …
8. Pamela’s. Amazon. …

How to make cake mix taste like wedding cake?

1. Use milk instead of water. …
2. Add extra eggs. …
3. Add sugar and flour to the dry mix. …
4. Use coffee instead of water for chocolate cakes. …
5. Sour Cream is perfect for adding moisture and rich flavor. …
6. Pudding adds moisture and flavor.