Making a Box Cake Taste Like Homemade
@pattisw (50)
Flushing, Michigan
August 23, 2015 7:25am CST
I read this on a facebook post some time ago and have tried it a few times.
I love to bake and generally make things from scratch,but boy using this method really makes cakes taste like you made homemade.
All you do is replace the oil with melted(and cooled) butter,replace the water with milk and use an extra egg.
You will be surprised at the difference it makes.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
23 Aug 15
Oh that is great Patti.
I wish I had cake in the house tho.
I try not to buy the box ones if I can help it.
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@Margielynn (693)
• United States
8 Nov 15
Yes it does make a difference, I have done this before. I usually bake from scratch, but if you are in a hurry this Yums up a box mix!
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Aug 15
When I was teen, I made cakes from scratch but if I had a mix, I would add a box of instant pudding to the mix and I think I had to increase the oil. But it made them very moist. I may try your method, sounds like the cake would be much richer and fluffier.
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@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
4 Sep 15
Yep! That works. Did it for years. But don't bake much any more.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 15
When I saw the title I knew it was one of yours Patti! Problem is I always have water, I never have milk in the house.
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@superkarlie (44)
• Netherlands
23 Aug 15
I should try this, sounds like delicious.
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