How To Make A Box Cake Taste Homemade

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Hey everyone! You know I love a good scratch cake but sometimes you need a great tasting cake FAST! These are my tips and tricks for making a simple box mix taste homemade!
Ingredients for WASC (white almond sour cream cake)
1 box white cake mix I like duncan hines brand
1 cup AP flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream room temp
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup milk (or water) room temperature
4 egg whites fresh not boxed at room temperature
1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
The instructions for this cake are super easy. Basically, put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix it for 2 minutes! Voila! Cake batter is ready. Pour batter into two prepared 8" pans and bake at 335 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
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@joycegallowayparker9652 4 года назад

As a cake decorator for 40+ years, I've learned that adding the oil as directed on the box, PLUS 1/2 to 1 stick melted butter gives better results (salted butter is all I buy). Since the butter solidifies at room temperature, the cake can be too dense if only butter is used. But if you add the butter in addition to the oil, you get the best of both! I also use milk instead of water, add a small box of instant pudding mix (a flavor that will compliment the cake flavor), and an extra egg or two. I also first mix all wet ingredients together really well, then add the dry cake mix and pudding mix, then beat for the amount of time speciied on the box. This way, all of the ingredients are well incorporated, but without the cake mix being over beaten, which can result in a heavy, coarse crumb.

@SugarGeekShow 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips :)

@ehaewontv1635 2 года назад

Now I know why my cake turns not fluffy and just dull lumpy lump.

@alexandriahalford Год назад

Does it allow for stacking cakes?

@perryretzlaff5490 Год назад

I'm trying it just like you said except for I added milk instead of water Have to let you know how it works

@joycegallowayparker9652 Год назад

@@perryretzlaff5490 It will do great! I do it all the time. :)

@teambeining 4 года назад

I had a tour in a local, very expensive, cake shop and was SHOOK when I saw shelves and shelves of Duncan Hines cake mix.

@lemons2lemonade884 4 года назад

teambeining WHaaaaaaat 😏😱WHY AM I EVEN SURPRISED???? Everyone wants to be on top nowadays with their foolery👺

@tanakarizo3096 4 года назад

Me watching holding my box cake from Betty Crocker as she says she recommends Duncan: 👁👄👁💧

@emelynmannarelli7502 4 года назад

Saaaame haha

@LyricTones 4 года назад

Lmao same

@isabby1784 4 года назад

Haha same except I have like five boxes which I tried to return and couldnt😕

@emerge9224 3 года назад

Duncan makes a better crumb ..whether you hack it or not. I love the french vanilla and strawberry if I need to; otherwise I make from scratch

@alanibarrera_ 3 года назад

I think we are all the same

@NS1. 2 года назад

When I'm making a box chocolate cake (Duncan Hines: Dark Chocolate Fudge seems to have the best chocolate flavor in my opinion), what I like to do is, instead of 1 cup of water, use a cup of room temperature coffee. The coffee that's left over in the pot from the morning works perfect. It really brings out the chocolate flavor. Same thing with box brownies too, except they usually only call for 1/4 cup water.

@mrob75 3 года назад

TIP: for a nicer cake texture... cream the butter (3/4 c.) with a mixer, keep the wet ingredients in a bowl separate from the dry...Make sure to sift both flours especially the one from the box...don't throw everything together in the mixing bowl instead, divide in 3 parts: add wet then dry and keep alternating while mixing. (I added 1/2 c sugar vs. 1)

@1021Marcy 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip! I was wondering about the sugar as I don't want it to taste too sweet. Also I had an idea to separate the eggs & whip the egg whites. Then fold them in. Would it make it have a lighter texture (kind of like a sponge cake)?

@Kay-jk2gi 2 года назад

@ Mrob75 Will try this tip. When you say "nicer texture" what type of texture are you referencing? (Softer crumb? More of a tighter/ dense crumb, Etc)

@mrob75 2 года назад

@@Kay-jk2gi an airy / softer texture...not as compact as straight from the box

@tdg1945 2 года назад

When using your technique, would I still mix it for a full 2 minutes after combining all ingredients?

@mrob75 2 года назад

@@tdg1945 yes

@lanesmith5147 4 года назад

Boy, was I intimidated trying to make a cake from scratch!! This is exactly what I was looking for! A Possibility....Thanks 😊😊

@lanesmith5147 4 года назад

I know right. She made it look so easy. My husband gave me an instant pot for Christmas and I have been cooking away. I haven't made a cake yet, but I'm going to try. Thanks for the support!!

@doloresjonusas2947 4 года назад

This recipe is absolutely wonderful. I often bake from scratch but will use box mixes if I will be stacking or carving the cake. Besides, box mixes have emulsifiers that make your cakes very moist and foolproof.

@vdute7890 Год назад

Hi Liz! I’ve made this cake 4 times in the last year (along with your Easy Buttercream) and it is delicious and I always get lots of compliments on the taste of the cake AND icing. It’s just sweet enough, but not overly sweet. It’s my go to recipe for cakes from now on and I will NEVER use American Buttercream again. I loved ABC, but then I tasted your Easy BC/Mock Swiss BC and it is perfect tasting and perfect for decorating cakes. Thanks for your tutorials. I have learned so much about baking cakes from these. Also, your babies are gorgeous!

@themermaidstale5008 4 года назад

There's a cake mix cookbook title The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn that helps amp up box cake mixes. Thanks for sharing your tips and the recipe for taking a mix to the next level.

@annie68164 4 года назад

I can't wait to try this. I have made several top rated "wedding cake" recipes from scratch and none have ever tasted like one. The flavor I get the most is the same as what pancakes taste like. Not sure if its me or what. The only thing close to the wedding cake flavor I"ve ever had luck with is a doctored cake mix where additional sugar, flour and sour cream were added with just a couple tbsp of oil. I thought it was tasty but not quite there yet. This one actually sounds like it may be more what I"m hoping for. Thanks for sharing.

@alfonsocristhopjermejia1277 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!! Made my first cake trying this recipe and after trying a few scratch cake recipes I was so happy about the outcome of this one! So easy, simple & DELICIOUS 😋!! If anyone has never used the Molina brand vanilla extract I recommend you use that in this recipe 😉 Thanks Liz for making this my go to! ❤️ PS. I am a woman writing this btw lol under hubbys account at the moment. 😆 ok that’s all 😉 TRY THIS RECIPE YOU’LL LOVE IT!

@lemons2lemonade884 4 года назад

You are SO RIGHT! My son had a school project to do and we taste tested cake box mixes and Duncan Hines is way better!!!!...and putting your recommended fresh ingredients takes it to a whole nother level 🤣 Your awesome, we love you ❤️ keep up the good work👍🏽😋

@munchkinbite1 5 лет назад

Made the chocolate version and it is absolutely DELICIOUS! Great idea for when you don’t have enough time to bake from scratch or feeling lazy!!!! Thanks Liz, you’re the best.

@robsemail 5 лет назад

Try using chocolate milk or espresso instead of water with chocolate or devil's food mixes.

@sleepygirll 4 года назад

Robert Berryman yes that is what I do! Haha I like it better with cooled coffee instead of chocolate milk

@jessicamalone3827 4 года назад

I have tried a homemade cake recipe but your “doctored up” box mix recipe was DELICIOUS!!! It turned out so light and fluffy yet extremely sturdy! This is my new go to cake. My family could not stop eating this cake. Thank you so much for the video and all of your tips♥️

@charmonlemaire8311 2 месяца назад

I used this recipe to make a three tier wedding cake for my nephew. It was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

@JGibson512 4 года назад

How long would I bake it in a 6" pan that is 3" deep? I have a crappy 27" oven. I put an oven thermometer in it though, and it seems to be fairly accurate. It's just a smaller space.

@HydnBB2 3 года назад

Thx! Tried it and came out great! Boxed cakes are normally a bit too sweet for me so I replaced 1 cup of extra sugar for 1/2 sweetener and it was perfect! Life saver!😊

@andre-vs9kp 2 года назад

I made mine with just 1/2 cup of sugar and it turned perfect!!!

@nellgwenn 4 года назад

My mom has always used Duncan Heinz cake mixes. I must say she has made layer cakes with them. Both white and chocolate. She never has an issue with them bulging or not stacking properly. However after they cool she always put them in the freezer before she does anything with them.

@lisaanderson5302 4 года назад

I used your recipe... I got all raves. So thumbs up to you 👍🏽

@nansm3672 4 года назад

Did you use salted or unsalted butter? TIA

@zizia9060 3 года назад

Hi@@nansm3672. I think she used unsalted butter because she also adds 1/4 tsp salt in the mix. Have you tried it yet? I don't think that particular mix is available here in the UK but I'll definitely use her advice for other box mix.

@monah3477 3 года назад

Do you think this recipe would work for cupcakes?

@joycegallowayparker9652 4 месяца назад

@@monah3477 Yes, it would. Most cake recipes work well for cupcakes, too, but just be sure to decrease the baking time on them.

@AnnaPaul56 3 года назад

I just commented on your Swiss Buttercream recipe being the perfect recipe for me. Well this is the recipe I used for the white cake for my friends Birthday cake. She loved it and the cake tasted amazing and it was so pretty to look at. I used a lemon curd for the filling and your recipe for the Swiss buttercream. But for the cake I used 1t of lemon extract instead of almond and in the buttercream I used 1t of lemon extract and 1t of vanilla extract. Thank you again. Love your channel.

@oneitalia2312 Год назад

Liz ~ How does a novice bake baker like myself THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ♥️??? Your tutorials on how to lick up a box cake to the max has blown me away! I've had to make 2 "big occasion" cakes within the last two weeks and everyone raved at how moist, flavorful and delicious they were. I have copied your steps with ingredients and taped it to the inside of my kitchen cupboard so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of other less meaningful recipes. ALSO - sitting right next to that recipe is your "Easy Buttercream" recipe. You are my Mega Star 🌟🌟🌟 ~ Ms. Liz ~ I wish ALL good things come your way. God Bless You for airing your sincere tips and tricks to other people, like myself, in their quest(?) for professional baked goods. You're Thee Best! THANK YOU!!! ♥️🌟🌹

@oneitalia2312 Год назад

Sorry for the auto correct mistakes......One could "lick up a box cake mix but I meant to "kick up" a box cake mix 🤔

@vanessashaw6912 4 года назад

I am looking forward to trying this out with a pound cake mix. I have been trying to duplicate my grandmother's home made pound cake for years without success. Keeping my fingers crossed.

@sweetremission2658 5 лет назад

I made this a few days ago. Delicious!!!!! These ingredient additions really kick this cake up a notch! Thanks Liz!! ❤️

@G-grandma_Army 2 года назад

Did you put any icing on it?

@sweetremission2658 2 года назад

@@G-grandma_Army yes I added homemade chocolate frosting 🙂

@AnaFlores-wv1fw Год назад

Hi can I replace the egg whites with whole eggs

@tracybell700 4 года назад

Thank you, I was going to buy cake flour and do scratch but the store had buy one get one free mixes. I am making my wedding cake. I think I will start the process today.

@barbaragordon6177 4 года назад

I'm trying to show off this Easter and you gave me the blueprint thank you 🔥

@sairaali1341 3 года назад

I was kind of skeptical to try this box hack with flour and sugar. I thought it would be googly and dense. Omg my kids loved it. So now this will be my go cupcake receipe. Thank you so much.

@mariiaPastry001 3 года назад

How much did u fill the cupcake Liners? Did they lose some of the height like the cake?

@samuelrandall9453 2 года назад

You did not give the measurements of each ingredient. Dud

@Nurse_Lucy Год назад

I've made this recipe like 3 times in the last couple of years. Everyone loves it

@ezorigami5489 4 года назад

Love your show. Specially your tricks 💕

@jadefox6406 4 года назад

Haha I fooled them all😉!!! Your hack was on point👍

@Lakelandcowboy69 3 года назад

adding all that extra flour will make a good size cake. All the other cake box hack recipes end up with no added flour and such a small thin weak cake. I love this video.

@UkyoVsShampoo 3 года назад

Am I able to use the same recipe with other flavors of cake too, or are there adjustments that need to be made for each flavor?

@maddienovak4029 3 года назад

Wow ! I’m definitely going to try this technique ❤️

@cindyalexis616 2 года назад

This looks amazing I usually bake from scratch but not good exactly like you said for stacking I am making a three tier 10 inch cake with strawberry mousse filling and adding Slices of strawberries as well to the filling and I need something that will be sturdy enough that it will not bulge out the sides with this stand up to a three tier 10 inch cake thank you again so much for this wonderful recipe love your tutorials❤️

@chickapey 5 лет назад

I totally agree with you about Duncan hines … no comparison to others. A lot of stores here in Canada are not carrying their mix anymore and focusing on Betty Crocker which is complete garbage. It's nice to have this doctored recipe for times you're in a pinch so thank you!!

@zeebee9356 5 лет назад

chickapey; I like the Aldi boxed cake mixes.

@alyssajones2549 5 лет назад

I read somewhere that some of the ducan Hines cake mixes were recalled due to salmonella contamination. That's probably why they aren't carrying them anymore.

@hellkittykat1 5 лет назад

Some really good tips, Liz! I've always replaced the water with milk. I bake from scratch and use box mixes. I have to admit Duncan Hines does make the best box mix. Plus, if you make your own icing & do fun fillings, it makes it feel all the more. "homemade."

@roseking2658 4 года назад

Where are the eggs?

@TheGlittertastic 3 года назад

I used chocolate add 2 hersheys chocolate bars wile melting butter and a half cup hersheys coco. Cooked in 48 mini pan from heb. Made 2 pans and 9 reg cupcakes. AMAZING.

@kevaiyahhubbard276 4 года назад

I’m 14 years old and I got to make my own cake because we couldn’t order a cake because of the coronavirus thank you

@thegreenmanofnorwich 3 года назад

Try the How ToCook That vanilla cake recipe and the Tasty ultimate chocolate cake. Neither is particularly hard, but they're both brilliant. The one pot chef channel has simpler recipes if you want to start slower.

@lindafarmer1993 4 года назад

I tweet ALL brands of cake mix👍🏾 They have the "pound cake" taste and texture 🙌🏾

@wendycaicedo822 3 года назад

Hi Liz! Love all of your videos. One quick question.. what can I use instead of the sour cream?

@dnm5373 5 месяцев назад

❤Thank you so Much for details

@sofitahir6885 2 года назад

Yesterday I tried this recipe .it was super yummy 😋

@NivashiniMuthuvel 4 года назад

Hi, is it okay to make the batter ahead and bake them later? What do we do with the leftover batter if we don't have enough cake tins to cook them all at once?

@marimariaaa5761 3 года назад

Hi! Love the receipe , only one question , can i cut the sour cream or substitute with something else cause i dont have it atm :/

@kellimartin5753 2 года назад

I have made 3 of your box cake to scratch recipes and they are all absolutely delicious!!! Just made the white almond sour cream cake and omgggggggggg!!! Perfection!!! Would love to see a brownie box mix video!! ❤❤❤

@lamirada90638 3 года назад

Can I use the same recipe 4 a yellow cake using for whole eggs of course and no almond extract? I'm using two 8-in cake pans ... Will I have a lot of batter left?

@Clarc115 4 года назад

Your my favorite, Can you use Duncan Hines cake mix for cupcakes and what would do differently to give the cupcakes a little puff.

@awhi3765 4 года назад

Pudding mix. Butter instead of oil. Milk instead of water. Coffee to chocolate mix. Extra egg. Vanilla extract always. Almond is good too

@PeterParker-ij7nz Год назад

I found this cake to be extremely sweet, can I add 1/2 cup sugar instead of a full cup?

@lastefy02 4 года назад

Hi. Thank you for all your information. I was wonder if i can use greek yogurt or unsweetaplesauce instead of the sour cream. ?

@teresadelgado5284 4 года назад

Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing this recipe....😉

@shaylaaaaaaa3474 4 года назад

Thanks so much!

@cookielove3683 4 года назад

This helped me a lot and I’m just a 13 year old thx owo

@kingzgame7717 4 года назад

Thx I'm 8

@josephinebrown6878 4 года назад

I'm 12 and I absolutely love cookingg💕💕

@starwrecklumi 4 года назад

shut the fuck up, im three

@nataliewilliams3269 4 года назад

@@josephinebrown6878 Im also 12 and i am trying to bake better

@GabGirl56 4 года назад

@@josephinebrown6878 I started cooking when I was 12 too. It has been my mainstay and become my profession for 50 years! You go GirlFriend! hope you get a RU-vid channel and share your wonderful creations!

@tiffanytuccoli6452 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing! Can cupcakes be made this way too?

@connecttotech1265 4 года назад

Made it for a 1st birthday. Got raves over it AND it stacked beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing! P .S. I did add an extra egg yolk. I really wanted it to be dense. I had a caketastrophy a few weeks ago and was a little nervous about the cake holding it's shape. LOVED it though!

@jessicaj.1011 4 года назад

Well, I wanted to just add a little sour cream to my boxed cake mix and see what it does. I’m pretty sure if all of your ingredients made it okay, then my little sour cream will be fine 😁 Thanks!

@roxanneisaac6393 Год назад

Hi Liz, thank you for sharing this box mix hack, wanted to know if I could turn this into a marble sheet cake? Could you please advise?

@conniesilva2581 4 года назад

Can you make a video for red velvet cake please!? I tried your chocolate cake box recipe and everyone loved it. 🥰

@sylviaseri4235 4 года назад

I normally just add an extra egg, buttermilk for the water, and melted butter for the oil. I must try your recipe and see which I like better. Thanks! BTW, your buttermilk white cake with ermine frosting was delicious!

@sylviaseri4235 4 года назад

Cynthia Thomas. She has it on her website. It is sugar cooked with flour and milk, cooled and added to whipped butter. Looks delicious!

@sylviaseri4235 4 года назад

Cynthia Thomas. Ok I don’t know this host but I think she was pregnant. Maybe she didn’t answer because she was busy.

@sylviaseri4235 4 года назад

Cynthia Thomas. Ok I understand. Thanks for the reply.

@alejandrahanaberghrodrigue6793 4 года назад

@@cherokeeheartct8633 Do you use salted butter?

@SugarGeekShow 4 года назад

@@cherokeeheartct8633 I've answered this question many times on this channel as to why you'd use the extra ingredients :) I answer questions as much as I can but it's impossible to keep up with them all, and if someone is calling me nasty, why would I answer their question? You don't have to be on my channel, there are many others you can learn from.

@HiyamAwartani 2 года назад

Can I put whole eggs instead of only whites If i the color is not important to me

@SheliceM 4 года назад

Hi I love this video! And I am planning on making a cake from box mix and I wanted to know if I could add instant pudding to the box mix? If I do add the pudding such I remove on of the ingredients featured in the video?

@SSmith-bu2xm 4 года назад

Hi! Here is my box cake hack: 1 cup of milk to replace the water 1 cup of melted butter to replace the oil 1 box of instant pudding Add two extra eggs

@rachelboothe5075 3 года назад

Will this work with any flavor boxed cake? I am looking at the Betty Crocker Cherry Chip cake mix and wondering if the same technique will work?

@andreasalazar8401 2 года назад

Hi, how much cake batter would I need to fill a 12” x 2” deep round cake pan? I seen a different video of a doct box cake and she used 1 1/3 cake box with additional ingredients, of course different ingredients so I don’t know how much that changes this one.. help please!!

@Puggy124 4 года назад

Hello. If i put the all of the batter in 2 release pans will it bake through?

@christinenoelle9757 3 года назад

I’m not so new at cakes but I don’t like the flavor or texture of how my scratch cakes come out. I think I want to go back to box cake but I needed this to help make it taste and stack 10x better! Question tho, can I use the full egg because I don’t like wasting egg yolks

@tinachuong6643 4 года назад

What icing do you recommend with the almond sour cream cake?

@vdute7890 Год назад

@tigerlilly393 4 года назад

Can you use the same processes for a boxed chocolate cake with the addition of adding more cocoa powder.? How much cocoa powder would you add if any?

@tommygarza8043 Год назад

Awesome doctored cake there. I was wondering if you’ve tried doing the same but on a chocolate cake and if you did it the same or was more different ingredients for the chocolate one. Thanks.

@bethstophel8344 2 года назад

Hi Liz, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Do you think I can make an Earl Grey flavored cake using this method, but steeping the tea in the milk to give it that flavor?

@jhko5439 4 года назад

whoa so i bought pillsbury white and duncan hines white to practice my cake decorating (i figured it was cheaper than making from scratch) and i tasted them and i was blown away how good the duncan hines tastes. then i saw this and am surprised you thought so too

@remymiranda3121 5 лет назад

How much of each of the other ingredients did you use? Is it the same for the other flavors like choco or red velvet

@joycegallowayparker9652 4 года назад

Shes has the ingredients and the amounts of each one listed below the video.

@lauranglover521 Год назад

Great video- thank you! I'm making DH French vanilla cake mix- would I do anything different?

@joycegallowayparker9652 2 года назад

I didn't see you add any baking powder to the mix, so was the flour you added to the box cake AP or SR flour? If it was AP, then I'm guessing that would be why it's a bit more dense and better for stacking?

@chayawijy8170 4 года назад

Love your videos. Tried some of your cakes, banana cake is a winner at my house. Quick question, can I make this in advance ready for next Friday? Or the chocolate cake from scratch? How do I store it, thanks from the UK

@elainebernier 3 года назад

I agree with your choice of Duncan Hines

@jessesams2882 3 года назад

So I've only tasted the battery so far but omg it was delicious can't wait till the cake gets done!! -Tabitha

@chantillyp9733 9 месяцев назад

I Made it and it was delicious. Thanks for the tips. My question, can I make🎉 cupcakes with this same recipe. Please and thanks

@orsini461 3 года назад

I love that song "Sugar Sugar". It is such an awesome song it shouldn't be old lol

@Mrsborniiwin 4 года назад

Liz, love you!! Your book helped me grow in the art of decorating cakes. I was wondering if I could use 3 whole eggs in place of the 4 egg whites. Thanks for teaching.

@steal6139 4 года назад

Clara's Heart Sweet Delights yes you could do that :)

@Mrsborniiwin 4 года назад

Ste al Thank you :-).

@parkersullivan9828 4 года назад

Could I put this recipe in a 13 by 9?

@christianhorsford6186 4 года назад

Do you need to use the sour cream?

@aliciarojas8318 3 года назад

Can this be ok to do with cupcakes too?

@samename6479 4 года назад

Wilton promotes Duncan Hines. I like it too

@silviasanchez8610 4 года назад

Hola...muy buen vídeo....se puede aplicar la misma receta para cualquier sabor de mezcla de caja??....Gracias!!

@arualzonum4311 4 года назад

Silvia Sanchez si

@anatedesco2489 2 года назад

I have a ? How do you get to our bowl mixer to be horizontally instead of vertically. I have been trying to get my glass bowl mixer to go horizontally and I can’t it will not lock.

@andreaarchambeau9499 4 года назад

Thank you for the recipe. Can Plain Greek yogurt be used instead of sour cream? I'm far more likely to have Greek yogurt around and the properties are very similar.

@joycegallowayparker9652 4 года назад

Yes, it absolutely can!

@tiffanyfinley6153 4 года назад

I love your videos! Very helpful and easy to follow. I’m not really a cake baker, I do more cookies, but I’ve been asked to bake my friends mom’s birthday cake. It needs to feed 12-15 so I think sheet cake is the better way to go. Would I just double this recipe for an 11x15 pan?

@SugarGeekShow 4 года назад

One box is plenty for a sheet pan :) One sheet pan feeds 25 people.