How do you make a box cake taste like a bakery cake?

Instructions

  1. The only directions to note are that whatever the back of the box directs you to use, you have to:
  2. Add an additional egg.
  3. Replace the water with milk, same amounts.
  4. Replace the oil with melted butter. DOUBLE the amount.
  5. Cook with the same directions that are printed on the box.

How do you make Betty Crocker Devil’s food cake mix better?

Adding additional dry ingredients to the cake mix like flour, sugar and cocoa powder will improve the structure and texture of the cake. Adding buttermilk will ensure your cake turns out incredibly moist. Plus the acid in the buttermilk punches up the chocolate flavor.

How do you make a Paula Deen chocolate cake taste homemade?

Better Cake Mix Trick – Look at the directions on the cake mix box… add one more egg (or add two additional if you want it to be really rich) double the oil amount, but use melted butter instead of oil use milk instead of water add 1 tsp of real vanilla. Um Um Good! <3.

What’s the best chocolate cake mix?

The Top 10 Chocolate Cake Mixes:

  • Pillsbury Moist Supreme Devil’s Food Cake Mix.
  • Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Triple Chocolate Cake.
  • Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Devil’s Food Cake.
  • Pamela’s Chocolate Cake Mix.
  • Duncan Hines Keto-Friendly Double Chocolate Cake Mix.
  • Duncan Hines Chocolate Lover’s Mug Cake.

Do bakeries use boxed cake mixes?

I have worked in quite a few bakeries and the majority of them use a cake mix when making their cakes. The basics of the cake mix is what you find in traditional store box mix, but then there are different added ingredients which make the cake the traditional bakery cake you are used to.

Can I add sour cream to my cake mix?

Adding mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, or melted ice cream to boxed cake mix can make the finished product moist and rich. Swapping out ingredients, like oil for butter or milk for water, will take a boxed cake to the next level. Things like coffee, soda, and spices will help to amplify the flavors in a boxed cake.

What does adding pudding to cake mix do?

Adding pudding to cake mix doesn’t change the flavor enormously, but it does help in making the cake moist and more homemade tasting. Also, the instant pudding can help cakes remain fresh longer. Due to these elements, a pudding mix is perfect for quick bread, sheet cakes, and bundt cakes.

Can I mix two different cake mixes together?

When you use boxed cake mix to make a large cake, you will double both the mix as well as the amounts of all ingredients listed in the directions on the box and adjust the baking time accordingly. This little bit of extra effort will be well worth it when you serve the cake and all your guests can enjoy it.

Is it OK to use outdated cake mix?

There is nothing harmful about using an outdated cake mix, but it may not taste as good as you want it to, or may not raise the way you would like it to. Cake mix manufacturers don’t recommend adding baking powder to salvage an old mix.

Can you substitute butter for oil in a box cake mix?

Use butter instead of oil Most boxed cake mixes call for a neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable. Next time, try using melted butter in place of the oil in a 1-to-1 substitution. Not only will your cake get a buttery flavor boost, but it will also have a firmer, denser texture.

Are Betty Crocker cake mixes any good?

I have tried several different brands of cake mixes and I think Betty Crocker is the best tasting & the hardest to mess up. This cake has a great taste, good texture, moist. I like it a lot and by following the instructions step-by-step, it come out perfect. I also use this flavor of cake for strawberry shortcakes.

How to make a doctored up chocolate cake?

To make a doctored up chocolate cake you need to start with a high quality box of cake mix. Then we added buttermilk and melted butter to increase the moisture and fat content and additional cocoa powder to amp up the chocolate flavor.

What kind of Cake Mix do you use for doctored cake?

I usually use Duncan Hines chocolate fudge cake but devils food cake will also do nicely. Just pour the contents of the mix into a bowl and add in your extra ingredients. Just ignore the instructions on the back of the box and use the recipe below instead. Mix all your ingredients together until combined and then mix vigorously for two minutes.

How long do you bake a doctored cake mix?

Add in the rest of your ingredients and mix on low for 1 minute. Stop and scrape the bowl and then mix on medium for two minutes. Pour batter into your cake pans and bake for 30- 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out of the center with just a few sticky crumbs clinging to the toothpick.

What’s the best way to make a chocolate cake?

First, grab your favorite boxed chocolate cake mix. (We’ve flip flopped over the years and currently use Duncan Hines.) Sift your cake mix into your mixing bowl. This step is surprisingly effective in improving the texture of your cake! Plus, every once in a while you’ll find a granule of something or other that doesn’t belong in your batter ;0)

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