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What can I add to premade cake mix?
Try adding a few of these tips to your box cake mix taste better!
- Use milk instead of water.
- Add extra eggs.
- Add sugar and flour to the dry mix.
- Use coffee instead of water for chocolate cakes.
- Sour Cream is perfect for adding moisture and rich flavor.
- Pudding adds moisture and flavor.
Can I use milk instead of water in Duncan Hines cake mix?
The average cake mix calls for the most boring of liquids: water. Instead of using water, use a dairy product. Replacing the water with milk will make your cake instantly taste homemade, while using buttermilk will make it taste rich and creamy.
What to do with a box of yellow cake mix?
Open up a box of yellow cake mix and you’re on the verge of baking a bad day better or whipping up a showstopping cake (which no one will believe started with a box). Explore Betty’s best recipes using yellow cake mix and get inspired to bake up something truly special!
What is your favorite type of frosting for a yellow cake?
Yellow cake always just had more flavor to her. And I totally agree. It’s covered with vanilla cream cheese frosting. Hands down, any type of cream cheese frosting is my favorite. It’s never too sweet like regular icing can be, it’s buttery, rich, smooth and so so creamy.
Should I use cream cheese or Cool Whip for a cake?
I usually prefer the cream cheese, especially with lighter frostings but the cool whip is great too and lighter on the calories! With the cream cheese mix well in a stand mixer (affiliate link) or using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then add in premade frosting and continue to mix until blended.
What kind of Pan do you bake a yellow cake in?
When baking yellow cake use shiny pans, which reflect heat. Dark pans and pans with nonstick coating absorb heat faster than shiny pans and can cause cakes to brown too quickly. Fill cake pans half full of batter. This is important for a novelty or shaped pan, such as a heart or star, which can be an odd size.