These tips and additions will help you make a regular boxed cake mix even better. Just a few changes and your cake will taste rich, moist, fluffy and straight out of the bakery.
Almost all of us have grown up eating cakes made out of boxed cake mixes. There is something so nostalgic about them, specially because it’s one of the first things most of us (including me) ever baked. So while I love my from-scratch cakes, I can never say no to a good old cake made with a box mix.
I also agree that they’re quite convenient, specially if you’re busy and just want a quick treat for yourself or the family. But did you know that you can make the cakes made from pre-mixes even better with just a few changes and additions?
While the recipe mentioned on the back of the box is not bad, just a few simple changes can make the cake tastier, softer, and super delicious. These additions make the cake mix better and can be made to any flavor, and can make a big difference to the end result.
How Do You Make A Box Cake Better
Follow these tips to make a box cake mix taste like homemade. Follow the recipe and technique mentioned at the back of the box, with the following changes and additions.
- Replace the water mentioned at the back of the box with the same amount of milk. This will add more fat into the cake, making it softer and more moist.
- Replace the oil mentioned at the back of the box with the same amount of melted butter to make the cake richer and tastier.
- Add one extra egg from the amount mentioned at the back of the box. This will also gave the cake more moisture and richness due to the fat content in eggs.
- Add a splash of vanilla to add more flavor to the cake.
- For chocolate cakes, add 1/2-1 tsp of instant coffee powder to bring out the chocolate flavor even more
- For vanilla cakes, add 2 tsps of vanilla paste to make it more flavorful.
By making these simple changes, you can enhance a box cake make and make it taste like a fresh bakery cake. Simple and delicious!
If you prefer making cakes from scratch, check out some of these recipes.
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