How To Make Box Cake Mix Good!! 

If I have to use a cake mix. With a yellow cake mix, you add 1 to 2 tsp of vanilla extract and a box of pudding mix. With the chocolate cake mixes, you add 1 cup of coffee. Coffee will bring out the chocolate taste and it will be a lot more moist.

I do this also but I sub the water for buttermilk and I add 1/4 of sour cream. So yummy every time! Yes the jello or pudding mix makes a huge difference! ❤

I just made this cake with my Sunday dinner and it came out so fluffy and yummy I never knew how to make a moist box cake until u showed me thank u so much🙌👏

also you can add 1 tsp of vanilla, strawberry, or almond extract, flavors explode in your mouth!

Omg can we just appreciate his video. I see people telling how he should do it better? Suggestion etc. This is his channel and this is the recipe his is showing us 🙁 I’m definitely making this 🥰

I rarely use box mixes, but when I do I'll use milk instead of water and butter instead of oil, flavor, flour and 4 eggs. Comes out perfect everytime. TFS!!

Instead of oil use 2 sticks of butter (melted) Use 1 cup of milk instead of water and 5 eggs. I would crack the eggs in a separate bowl to make sure you don’t have a bad egg. Then pour the eggs into your ingredients. You can add 1 teaspoon of flavor extract.

Before my grandma passed away, she made 1 cake all of the time and it was amazing. She was always asked to make it for all family functions and holidays and for her church dinners. She was always always making that one cake and it was always great. When I got older and moved away to attend college, I asked her exactly how she prepared it (everyone called it that sweet & sour cake) she gave me the recipe and I still make it from time to time but when she told me her recipe, I’d never eeever thought that she started her recipe for that cake with a box cake mix but she did. The one I make is definitely the recipe she used.

I love putting additives in my cakes. My mom gave me this cake hack over 25 years ago. Thanks for sharing ❤

I love boxed cake mix, I’ve had dry cake from bakeries that tastes like it been sitting out all day 😂

I also sometimes use box cake mixes and instead of the water I use milk , instead of the oil I use butter and I add the eggs, then Instead of jello I use pudding mix. Instead of baking on 350 I bake my cakes on 325. I get a lot of compliments. I’m sure ur cakes are very good and moist as well. 😊

I love the cleanliness of your video! You gave great instructions....very straight to the point no extra stuff THANK YOU‼️ great job

Yes!This is how my grandma and mom taught me how to make cake mixes.

Some use coffee when they are making any type of chocolate cake. They say it really gives it a deep, rich chocolate taste. Just thought to mention that since you mentioned chocolate cake.

Use HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM instead of milk and water 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

I followed this recipe last night and my cake was soooooo 🔥 i also tried the recipe for the crumble.( i messed it up big time but ima try again!) Thank u so much for this... you’ve gained a new subscriber!!!

Strawberry shortcake... For German chocolate either use chocolate pudding and a coconut and pecan mix in the batter... or use nesquik in the batter and the same blend... It's my dad's favorite and that's how I get it super moist and tender.

I have a friendly suggestion. Instead of dividing the batter one spoonful at a time, weigh your filled cake pans on a scale. It’s accurate and saves a lot more time.

Thanks for sharing!😉👍 I do the same thing when I use boxed cake mixes. But instead of water I use buttermilk and sometimes I substitute butter for the oil. For some mixes I use instant pudding instead of jello mix.

Love this! Cake mixes have changed so much over the years, so I wasn't sure if the old tricks would still work. I love this combination and hope to try it.

Thank you so much for sharing your tips !!!! I made the crumbles today !!!! I think you’re going to frost it really delicious and pretty !!!

You just taught me something that I didn't know about box cakes. Gave me a whole different way to look at box cakes now.

use carnation milk and sweet salted butter instead if water and oil. The texture and consistency will be rich!

In my younger days I would make any kind of cake from “scratch”. Today because I don’t have the energy or desire to make a cake from scratch, I welcome your great suggestions. Thank you for sharing.

Just made 2 of these cakes in 2 days. Had not seen the strawberies included in the recipe list until I looked back at him making the cake. The first time, I added an extra egg, & 8 oz of sour cream, & the cake was good, but it didn't rise much. The 2nd cake, I just added the 3 eggs like the recipe said, 2 heaping tbls. of sour cream & 1/2 cup of strawberries, since he didn't say how much. This one was it! When I took the parchment paper off the pan to cool, I tasted some crumbs on it & it was to die for. I know this recipe was 6 yrs ago, but this is a keeper. Perfect.

This is the absolute best strawberry cake! I always have people asking for it. Thank you for the recipe!

Thanks for sharing, this cake looks really delicious. Now I want cake.

I always substitute milk instead of water and for dairy free I use sweetened almond milk(I have a grandson who can't have dairy) and pudding. Thank you I never thought of of adding Jello I'll do that next time I make my grandson a cake 😁

Ive makes this cake several times and the strawberry cream cheese frostin. Its a hit with my family. I also have watches your story. Very heart felt. I shared it with my son as well. Keep posting.

I have been eyeballing cakes for decades & they come out just fine. I dont have time for all that spoon scooping & pan rattling. I'm old. With that being said, young man I have searched the internet for weeks, for the perfect boxed strawberry cake & your's is the one. Thank you so much, my dear. No criticism, whatsoever. Keep doing what you do❤

Ommmgggg I made this cake yesterday 2/6/2022 it was amazing so moist absolutely perfect THANK YOU SO MUCH I made 1 adjustment I used 1/2 milk 1/2 water and a bunt cake pan it turned out perfect I will be trying your other recipes as well thanks again

Can’t wait to try this recipe out looks amazing. Thank you

I just made this mix with some frozen mixed berries that I blended and raspberry jello mix in a strawberry base. Used a blue (vanilla) butter cream with sprinkles and called it Unicorn Cake for the kid's birthday. Thanks for saving me!

i agree with him.... he knows what he is saying.. i have done the same with chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla cakes with pudding/jello mix..... and turned out pretty pretty good! good video... i like i likkkkkkkkkkeee

Just made the cake like this. Omg what a difference. So good. Thank you for sharing.

YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to make it. I bet it's delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!

Omg 😭 I can’t wait to try this. Ty do sharing 💚

By the way I made this cake for a coworker she loved it. It was delicious thank you for this recipe.

Love watching you you're so passionate about what you are doing my son loves cooking also and tapping

spent two hours looking for this recipe!!!! foujnd it! made 4 Easter..perfect!!!

I love the way you doing everything I will try it thank you.!!!

Thanks for the tip. I loke your video. God bless you. Keep teaching us more about cakes.

I made this cake and it’s amaze balls ❤️

I'm very sure this cake is great! Any boxed cake is 100% Better than grocery/bakery"bought cake" I never mix it with a mixer. Too much air gets added. So for me, it's by hand only. Milk or apple juice instead, many other liquids could substitute for water butter instead of oil Good organic/brown eggs You can add applesauce about 1/2 cup And not even taste it Just a Healthier version different fruits/nuts/sauces could be added, even baby food..like carrots for carrot cake. That's what I heard 😉 and it tasted wonderful Like foody sweets..not just junk sweets. Great Job sir. Good luck with your channel. 😀 Delicious!!

I adore your videos - they are so real. I've used pudding and Jell-O for years, and I'm happy to see you are showing it to others :) Well done :)

Hi thanks for the tips on box cake. Here is a tip for measuring your cake mix. just use a large measuring cup or bowl instead of the spoon method.

I know this must be your personal recipe, but if you’re trying to make a box cake close to homemade, water isn’t it add whole milk or buttermilk. Even so, I personally use buttermilk. Btw, I’m from Memphis. 🤩 Good luck on the growth of your channel. 👍

I love adding 1/2 jello and 1/2 pudding...makes it suuuuper moist!

Your so Jello is definitely a must!!! I also use buttermilk instead of water! Soooooo yummy!!!

Making right now for Thanksgiving! I will put strawberry cream cheese frosting on it. This is a new recipe, but I am sure that it will be delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!!!

Very nice. Your cakes are baked perfectly. I happen to have the same strawberry cake mix and I am trying your method. Thank you for your wonderful tips.

Just subscribed! I have the biggest sweet tooth ever! 🤗 I think I'm going to love your videos! Great job!👍

For the German chocolate cake mix use butterscotch pudding mix it’s really good I also add an extra egg

Thank you, you’re so helpful 🥰

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Soooo much for your recipe!!!! God Bless!🙏💙

First time coming across your chanel. Very detailed and great tips. Thank you for sharing, I will have to give it a try one of these days. New subscriber!

I love making this cake. Thanks Deon

I bet you are going to make a Strawberry Crunch Cake. I did make this recipe and it came out great! I topped it with homemade Strawberry French buttercream & it was the bomb! Thanks for this video & the recipe!

So I made this as is, without substitution and it was wonderful. I actually hate strawberry cake but this one is actually good. Ty so much for this recipe.

I will be making this in a few days. I found his cream cheese frosting. Can't wait to try it

Am I the only one who likes box cake I use milk always tho

Made this for my boyfriend and he Loved it. Thanks!

I've made this several times and let me just say, it tastes AMAZING. My man will eat the ENTIRE cake within a couple days I kid you not lbs 🤣 I usually have to cook mine a few extra minutes because I put quite a few strawberries in my mix so it's a bit wetter. And I use the Betty Crocker cream cheese frosting...BABYYYY it melts in your mouth 🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

I would've never thought to use Jello! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Great video

Looks good! We use milk instead of water. Makes it moist too.

I’m gonna try this method but I’m making layered cupcakes with ur strawberry and add red velvet. I’m gonna put chocolate pudding and coffe in the batter for the RV, I hope it comes out good thx for the inspo!!!

That looks good!! Thanks for the video!!

Thank you for this amazing video it has truly been an amazing tip💛

Lilly love how u thought us about the jello thank you

This recipe worked GREAT! Thank you it was very tasty!

I make everything from scratch but thanks for the tips. I will make this for my kids.

New fan!🤞👋🥰Can't wait to try this

I have never used jello/pudding mix, I don't use the direction at the top of the box I use the direction in the middle of the box were you use unsweetened apple sauce instead of oil, but I like to try new thing when it comes to baking and instead of sprays and oil and flour I use that paper lining, can't wait for your next video.

I love how these cakes are flat on the top, without any seeming special equipment.

I have a strawberry cake mix, thanks for suggestions. P.S. if you don't have a scale you can use a 1 cup pyrex measuring cup to make sure your pams are evenly distributed with cake mix.🙂 New subscriber

I love how you show step by step 🥰

Oh my looks amazing

Sub the water for strawberry milk too!🍓 🤩😍 love the vid! I would have never thought to add the gelatin! Can’t wait to try this!

I bake bundt cakes w all flavors & melt white choc on top after its baked or a choc ganache dribble w mini choc chips & crushed nuts. They all love it. Bundt cakes are so easy

Thank you looks good I take it that was AP flour u added right,😱 can't wait to try it👀🤗

Ok, I've watched your strawberry crumble video and now this one! Can I/WE get one with your choice of filling/frosting?! Please!!! I'm so interested in you making a video of that! 🍓🎂🍰🍽😋

I have used you're recipe three times and now I'm getting strawberry cake orders like crazy🍓💖💖

I have used box cake mix many times the devil food kind,and ice it with chocolate. because it's my son favorite. And I use the instant pudding. So moist.

We definitely have the same tastebuds! 🙂

This is awesome!! Thank you Sir 💜😄

I for one have always thought cake mixes have lost their flavoring over the years. Some are just plain blah! Can't wait to try, thanks for sharing!

Great tips....I was surprised that you didn’t add milk versus water and butter versus oil. I was thought to do that and add apple sauce. Doing that man my cakes always come out super moist by substiting those two main ingredients and adding apple sauce

Using milk or buttermilk in place of the water makes the cake really good as well.

Strawberry crumb cake oh so yummy !

Had to see this! Great video

So I tested this trick out with a white box cake yesterday, and I have to say that it was rather delicious. The goal was to make the white box cake taste more like a cheesecake, so I used a small box of cheesecake flavored Jello-pudding, an 8oz brick of cream cheese, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. The pudding will make the batter thick and the oil will have the batter sliding cleanly out of the bowl. I baked it in a 13"x9" Pyrex dish that was buttered and floured as shown in the video, so once the cake was allowed to cool a little...it came out of the pan...a little too easily, lol. I wasn't ready xD! Let me tell you that this cake was soft, moist, and delicious, but it's a touch too sweet for me and it doesn't taste like cheesecake, sadly. I'm now wondering two things: 1. If you use a sugar-free pudding, will the cake be as sweet as it would be with a normal box pudding? 2. If you use a normal box pudding and mix it with cake flour instead of a box cake mix, will you need any sweetener?

It works instead of strawberries I added some juice, i also changed the pillsbury frosting by adding a package of cream cheese and a can of sweetened condensed milk

I do this!!! You can NEVER tell that I made a boxed cake! My family and friends love it!!

I use a lemon box cake to make a bundt cake, with lemon pudding 3/4 water, OR jello mix with 1 cup boiling water mixed with it & cooled, then add to other ingredients. 4 eggs, 1 cup of oil & the zest of 1 lemon. Save the juice to add to the lemon glaze on the cake. My 7 y/o grandson's favorite. You know it's special, cause I love my grandson. ❤

I took the white cake mix & made fresh Strawberry Purée & added it to it plus slices of strawberries too✨✨🔥🔥

Red velvet pudding is now being sold in stores and online. And its yummy in the cake mix.

Strawberry crunch cake😍💕😍

Hmm I've never tried Jello but I'm definitely gonna try this,I usually use preserves for mine.

Thank you I have been thinking about how to use my almond milk!

That’s what i did too. It’s really good and moist.