How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

This little trick came from sister Robin's friend Susan who lives in Paris (Texas). Anything Susan cooks will make you "slap your mama" and this is no exception. These little tricks definitely make a boxed cake mix taste like it came either from a bakery -- or Susan's kitchen! 

Step 1: Look at the directions on the cake mix.
Step 2: Add one more egg (or add 2 if you want it to be very rich).
Step 3: Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount. 
Step 4: Instead of water, use whole milk. 
Step 5: Mix well and bake for the time recommended on the box.

How to Make Boxed Cake Mix taste like Bakery cake. Step by step directions on How to Make Boxed Cake Mix taste like Bakery cake are easy to follow and will give you one amazing moist cake! If you want a homemade cake flavor using a box of cake mix this is the post for you!

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

As much as I love a fully homemade from scratch cake, there are times when that is just not possible. My backup is making a box of store bought cake mix taste like a homemade cake.

It is a simple way to make the boxed cake taste just like the cakes you get at the bakery, and it only takes a few added ingredients to do so.

I am a baker and after a lot of testing in my kitchen I came up with this easy recipe to make your boxed cake mix taste like you bought it from a bakery. I have been using this recipe for years, and I shared it years ago with you guys and I thought it was time to update the pics and answer some of the questions that are always asked about making a boxed cake taste homemade.

I have worked in quite a few bakeries and the majority of them use a cake mix when making their cakes. The basics of the cake mix is what you find in traditional store box mix, but then there are different added ingredients which make the cake the traditional bakery cake you are used to.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How to Make your Cake Taste homemade

Aside from the easy step by step directions below there are a few other things you can do that will help you doctor up a box of cake mix and have it be the most amazing boxed cake mix that tastes homemade ever!

Add ins. Get creative and add things like crushed up cookies, sprinkles, chocolate candies, swirls of jelly and more. You can let your imagination run wild and get totally creative with the things that you add in!

Homemade Frosting. Seriously skip all of that store bough frosting. It is SO easy to make frosting at home, and any flavor you want too! A homemade frosting can totally take a cake from bland to over the top! So even if you are not fancying up your boxed cake mix (even though I think it is a must), adding a homemade frosting will make a world of a difference!

Fillings. There are many different fillings that you can use when you are making a homemade cake, my personal favorites are Chocolate Ganache, marshmallow fluff, and Bavarian cream. You can also fill cakes with different frosting flavors, or the same frosting you are using to frost the whole cake.

Looking for Frosting recipes ? Check these out!

  • Raspberry buttercream
  • Mint Buttercream
  • Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
  • Lemon Buttercream Frosting
  • Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
  • vanilla buttercream
  • marshmallow buttercream
  • Caramel Buttercream
  • Chocolate Raspberry buttercream
  • Peanut butter buttercream

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

What Flavor Boxed Cake Mix can I use?

Any flavor cake mix will work with this recipe.

If you are stuck coming up with flavor combinations fo cake and frosting here are a few of my favorites.

  • Red Velvet cake – Cream Cheese Frosting or Vanilla Buttercream.
  • Chocolate Cake – Chocolate frosting, raspberry frosting, mint frosting or Almond buttercream.
  • Vanilla Cake – Lemon buttercream, chocolate raspberry buttercream, strawberry buttercream.
  • Lemon Cake – Lemon buttercream, raspberry buttercream or vanilla buttercream.
  • Strawberry cake – Lemon buttercream, chocolate buttercream, or vanilla buttercream.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How much cake does this recipe make?

This makes the amount of batter you have equal to 1 and 1/2 boxed cake mixes. Follow this guide for making different sized cakes:

  • Using a 6 inch round cake pan – 3 cakes.
  • Using a 10 inch round pan – 1 cake
  • Using a 9 inch by 13 inch cake pan – 1.5 cakes
  • Cupcakes – 36

Cake Baking Supplies

You will need a few supplies to make this recipe.

  • Spatula
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups

If you are going to be baking a cake, I highly suggest getting spring pans. Using spring pans makes it so much easier to remove the cake after it has baked.

If you are making cupcakes I highly suggest using cupcake liners. They are much easier then baking cupcakes in a baking pan alone.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Make a Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade Ingredients

  • boxed cake mix (Any Flavor)
  • salt
  • flour
  • granulated sugar
  • sour cream
  • water
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract

How to Make Boxed Cake Mix taste homemade

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and grease your cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

In your stand mixer bowl or another bowl add the wet ingredients.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Add half of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix together. Then add the rest of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix completely.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Mix everything on medium speed for 2 minutes if you are using a stand mixer, if using a hand mixer or doing it my hand mix for 2 minutes as well.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Pour the cake batter in to cake pans or cupcake pans. Be sure to only fill the pans half way if making a cake and 2/3 the way if making cupcakes.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Bake at 300 degrees for about 25 minutes then turn the oven up to 325 for an additional 25 minutes.

If you are making cupcakes then you will want to have the cook time be 20 minutes at 300 and an additional 20 minutes at 325.

How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

Allow to cool, remove from pans and let cool completely before frosting or decorating.

Looking for more uses for Boxed cake mix? Check these out!

  • Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
  • Funfetti Cake mix cookie sandwiches
  • Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
  • Rainbow Cake Recipe

Looking for more cake ideas? Check these out!

  • Spiderman cake
  • Smores cake
  • American Flag Cake
  • Caramel Turtle Cake

Baking Supplies

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How do you make box cake mix taste like bakery?

  • 1 box cake mix Any Flavor
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • salt just a dash
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and grease your pans

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients

  • In mixer bowl place the wet ingredients

  • Add about 1/2 of the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix together

  • Then add the rest of the dry ingredients and blend

  • Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed

  • Pour the batter half way up prepared pans or 2/3 of the cupcake pan

  • Bake at 300 degrees for about 20-30 minutes (depending on size of cake) then turn oven up to 325 for about an equal time.

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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How do you make a cake taste like a bakery cake?

Step 1: Look at the directions on the cake mix. Step 2: Add one more egg (or add 2 if you want it to be very rich). Step 3: Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount. Step 4: Instead of water, use whole milk.

How do you make a box cake taste like a bakery cake TikTok?

Recently, our TikTok feeds were filled with videos of people hacking a boxed cake mix to make bakery-style cake cupcakes. The secret? Add two extra eggs to what the mix calls for, swap milk for water and replace the oil with melted butter (plus a little extra).

What can you add to a box cake mix to make it taste better?

Adding mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, or melted ice cream to boxed cake mix can make the finished product moist and rich. Swapping out ingredients, like oil for butter or milk for water, will take a boxed cake to the next level. Things like coffee, soda, and spices will help to amplify the flavors in a boxed cake.

Do bakeries use boxed cake mixes?

I have worked in quite a few bakeries and the majority of them use a cake mix when making their cakes. The basics of the cake mix is what you find in traditional store box mix, but then there are different added ingredients which make the cake the traditional bakery cake you are used to.