Comments on: How to Doctor a Boxed Cake Mix

By: Joy oladimeji

Joy oladimeji — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:25:09 +0000

In reply to Jody. Thanks for the tips, I going to give it a try.

By: Donna McMillion

Donna McMillion — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:51:05 +0000

When I was in high school I got started baking and decorating cakes for birthdays and other celebrations . When I started doing Wedding & Grooms Cakes for family & friends, I needed to add flavoring occasionally to the mix to give them what they wanted. It took a few tries to figure out what types of things to use to give a white Cake a unique taste. Most of the time I used an almond, vanilla or lemon flavoring. It took adding & testing different amounts in the mix to give a little extra taste to the final product. While I am unable to make & decorate anymore, I think adding these flavorings or similar items can make each cake unique. Knowing how or what is the best to add to a mix would be helpful to others. Thanks!

By: Pat Sarver

Pat Sarver — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:34:42 +0000

I took a cake decorating class about 13 years ago. She told us to reduce the oil to 2 tablespoons on all cake mixes. Not exactly sure why but I feel it had something to do with the density of the cake

By: Doreen

Doreen — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:50:32 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Hi Nancy,,
I’m sure you already know about clear vanilla made by Wilton,,, that can be a sub for regular vanilla in a cake you want to keep pure white..
But,, as a purist myself I don’t personally use it because let’s face it,, it is an imitation product.. Just a suggestion to those who may want to use clear vanilla..

By: Valori Dauma

Valori Dauma — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:16:46 +0000

Hello, my trick for chocolate cake, cupcake, mug cake is to add buttermilk (or soured milk; this doesn’t mean stinky past its date but adding vinegar to make faux buttermilk) and a big o’ dollop of sour cream. It makes any chocolate cake super moist and richer in flavor.

By: Taffy Price

Taffy Price — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:21:53 +0000

Loved your advice on boxed cakes mix. Thanks so much.

By: Maureen Teachman

Maureen Teachman — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:32:14 +0000

You can buy vanilla extract that is without any color. It helps keep white frosting white.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:50:30 +0000

Hi sisters,
Just a note that I have been using for years. The yellow and devils food cake mixes from Aldi are the best around. I add a box of Aldi instant pudding, vanilla in the yellow cake and chocolate in the devils food. I bake and chill which lets the moisture go back into the cake. They are the bomb diggety. Thanks for your pointer, I will definitely try the milk trick.

By: Margaret Gosselin

Margaret Gosselin — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:45:24 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Can’t wait to try your ideas

By: Hazel Roberts

Hazel Roberts — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:42:22 +0000

I love all the ideas you give for using cake mixes and, yes I’ve tried them!… they work great. I also tried your frosting wonderful. Thanks

By: Deena Farley

Deena Farley — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 20:13:33 +0000

Hi there, excited to try these! The white cake says to just add some extra oil if using egg whites, can you provide a rough measurement? Thanks!

By: Kathie

Kathie — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:57:59 +0000

You need to double the melted butter to get the same results as oil