Thanks for stopping by, am grateful to have you here and I hope you stick around. Checkout my other box cake hack videos here: Red velvet cake with homemade frosting: ua-cam.com/video/jM06C28Tm1I/v-deo.html Carrot cake with homemade frosting: ua-cam.com/video/yEbWOxdkny0/v-deo.html Chocolate cake with homemade frosting : ua-cam.com/video/rWv7W8uVhCs/v-deo.html Lemon cake: ua-cam.com/video/ubPZMxidhcQ/v-deo.html Pineapple coconut cake: ua-cam.com/video/W_TSx3_TGBA/v-deo.html My viral jiffy cornbread hack ua-cam.com/video/8HQBABb6Jkg/v-deo.html
@@MansaQueen i made this cake like I said I was but I made it's 2 layers cake with butter cream frosting and girl u mean moist in Soft and good it's was and everyone's talk about it Thank u for your Recipes bring more dessert recipes my family Loves my sweets L.o.l so thanks again 8-11-21 I made it and almost gone by 2 slice Left L.o.l
Her 5 TIPS: 1) EGGS: Use 4 eggs instead of 3 eggs 2) VEGETABLE OIL: Replace the vegetable oil with butter; use 2/3 c melted, unsalted butter 3) WATER: Ditch the water; use 1 cup of buttermilk 4) PUDDING MIX: add 1 pack of Jello Pudding Mix; use flavors that compliment each other 5) VANILLA: use pure vanilla; 1 teaspoon of vanilla (or 1/2 t vanilla and 1/2 t lemon) Bake 350 degrees 36 minutes or until toothpick is inserted and clean
@@denagustafson6070 Thanks for the sour cream tip. Going to try this recipe for sure and will do the milk and sour cream hack, sounds like a good hack especially if you don't have buttermilk only whole milk.
And one of the best tips that my dear grandmother taught me that really works! Is to let your eggs sit out on the counter for a few minutes before mixing up the batter. It makes the cake rise up higher family! 👍🏽🥰
If you're a "crust girl", instead if buttering and flouring the pan, butter then sprinkle pan with SUGAR. Comes out crispy. Works well on banana, zucchini, etc breads too. When I made this, topped it with warmed blueberry preserves. Goes good with lemon.
This was the best cake I've made in ages. My husband and I just finished eating this cake recipe, I made this afternoon and it's a BIG WOW.😮... my difference was I only had a white cake mix and box of banana pudding mix. I picked up buttermilk with my groceries today. I even had 4 oz of cream cheese and I softened and added 1 cup of confectioners sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla flavoring, 1 Tablespoon of milk. Then I poured over my Bundt cake, to drizzle down the side. Now my husband really isn't a cake fan, but boy the comments he gave and raved over how soft and moist this cake is. He really wanted to get another piece, but I had to hurry and put the cake away. Dear Sister......I'll rave over this recipe forever. And I love to bake. I can only imagine what combination I will use for Christmas....May you be blessed.
Hi, Queen. I made your cake today (11/20/2022) and I must say that it is everything you said it would be--rich, creamy, delicious. My family loved it! The only problem was it went too quickly! Thanx for those tips because they worked perfectly. I will never make a box cake following the box directions ever again!! I would recommend any bakers in the comments to make this cake if you haven't already. It's absolutely delicious!!
Thank you so much for doing this video! My grandmother and I used to make box cakes just this way. She died in 2009 and it’s been hard for me to bake without her because it feels sad. Watching this made me want to make a cake and celebrate all the other times I made box cakes this way with my grandmother. Thank you so much! I love the way you describe what you’re doing. I am blind and I appreciate it when people actually describe everything they do not just part of what they do. Love, Pam
I'm really sorry about your Mom passing and I feel the same as you when I make one of my Mom's recipes. She passed away unexpectedly five years ago coming back from a routine doctor's appointment, she had turned 80 a few weeks earlier. My life was changed forever in so many ways. My blessings to you and your loved ones and great health and happiness in the horizon 💝👐🌈
Embrace what she taught you and use it for good...Im the polar opposite when I start missing my nana I get in the kitchen and whip up some of her famous dishes And share them with friends and family...My uncles be so happy...Its a wonderful way to honor her memory...Hope this help💗💗💗💗💗
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
I don't know which one I enjoyed more?? Your voice or the learning how to bake the French perfectly moist cake🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️I can listen to you talk all day long👌
I'm a scratch cook, but EVERYONE needs a quick cake sometimes! 🙂 I've tried the mayo thing (too greasy) and the sour cream thing (too tangy), but THIS is the way to do it. And the older I get, the less my sweet tooth wants icing, so it's wonderful to be able to have a quick, moist, delicious cake good enough to stand alone. Thanks!! (and as a former software and sewing teacher, absolutely love your presentation style)
Girl you are a Queen! If I had read a recipe that added all the things you put into that box cake i would have said that won't work. Well I would be wrong because that cake was mouth watering to look at. I am definitely going to check out more of your videos. I have made box cakes all my life just the way they told me to. I'm 66 and not too old to learn something new. God bless you.
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
@Libby Hicks it’s just a bot. religious types of comments that look like this don’t acknowledge what video they’re on; they just spam everywhere they can
Other than the pudding mix, which I've never tried, I can recommend all these tricks! Extra eggs, butter, vanilla, milk . . . Totally works, every single time. 👍
We made this last night 6.18.3022 for father's day today ...OH MY GOODNESS! This is the absolute best cake. So far we love your cornbread recipe and now this. I can't wait to find more of your recipes.
@@connieedwards8321 single serve size. I'm making a strawberry one this week but I don't have strawberry flavored pudding so I'm using the French vanilla
I know this video is old, but I have to say thank you! You had me in stitches at the beginning and end of this video when you said, "Don't tell anybody!" Then you invited us to take some. I thought that was the bomb!!!!!
I have used the baking hacks you shared when making a red velvet cake (for Christmas) and everyone raved about the cake asking if I made it from scratch. Well, yes I did! The hacks make a huge difference in a cake mix! Thanks!
@ B. Bell it would have been full scratch if you had only used sugar and flour:-). It also would not have had all those extra chemicals. Having said that, I'm still going to try this cake in just a few minutes😂. Looks yummy🎂
This looks absolutely delicious and I will be making it for our Christmas dinner. I am a native Texan, but I’ve lived in the New Orleans area for over 30 years. The one thing that sets pound cakes made by many New Orleans natives from other pound cakes is almond extract. Try using it instead of vanilla extract for pound cakes and you’ll be astonished. Trust me. 😉😋
My my my, I'm so glad I was able to watch you make this french vanilla box cake. I followed your instructions and I'm so impressed. My wife hardly ever eats cake, but she loved it and so did the rest of the family, because it did not last .it was gone before I got seconds. Thank you. ❤
Thanks for the lovely recipe! I grew up with a mom from the country who made most things from scratch! When she did use a box recipe, it was always Duncan Hines….so thats what i always buy! The cake looks wonderful. My mother left me her special pound cake recipe for me to use….(I LOVED her cakes) but i have not been able to make the cake since she died in 2009. I think its time! Thanks for the inspiration!
One of my favorite boxed cake mixes is the Duncan Hines butter cake mix. Haven't made it in a long time but it was wonderful. Extremely moist and buttery!
Hi to my new best friend! I made the French Vanilla cake with French Vanilla instant pudding and regular milk. I didn’t have butter milk. It was so delicious and did not need frosting. I’m going to try the chocolate one next. I needed some new recipes bad. Thank you so much!!♥️
Mansa, I used this recipe yesterday to bake a cake for my friend and her family. She texted me back the same day commenting they really enjoyed it and they had a hard time not eating it all that day. Thanks I will be using this as my go to cake Keep up the good work. Ohhh, I will be trying your other cake recipes.
... almost ashamed to be back...but I cld not resist....so, here I am, 12+ pounds later... Everything you touch is DELICIOUS! I had to get a Fitbit. I am making this cake for my mom & me....God help us❤️👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since I had tried your cornbread recipe, I decided to also try your French vanilla cake recipe. Wow, I can testify that there are huge differences from the box instructions versus yours. May the LORD Jesus bless you for sharing these excellent tips.(Numbers 6:24-26)
I love this! We are often shamed for not baking from scratch but sometimes life is just too much and we need a short cut but not from flavor! I bought a cookbook that is just about boxed cake mix recipes. None of those recipes look as yummy as this!!
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Looking at that bundt pan reminds me of my great-grandmother making those cakes from scratch and using Duncan Hines I am about to cry this video bring back some beautiful memories of living in the Deep South
I tried your recipe and .y husband thought that I bought it from the bakery. This is the best cake that I have ever eaten. Now, he wants one twice a week. Thank you so much.
YAS SIS! I be doctoring up a cake mix in a minute! And if you do it right, ppl really can't tell that its from a box. Sometimes we don't have that time with our busy lives. Actually you are right about the bakery thing. quite a few of them use a high quality box mix to get consistant results. The key is that folks better not doctor up that box cake and then add a box frosting 😭 that would be tragic haha
Thanks for the tips. Sometimes I’m just too tired to make a cake from scratch but I still want that taste. I’ve used Duncan Hines brand several times but sometimes I can tell the difference. The cake comes out delicious but I can tell just a little bit that it’s not from scratch. But with these tips I believe I can change that. The cake looks wonderful.
I baked it and used whole milk instead of buttermilk. I also used 1 stick of butter because that's all I had at the moment. Honey...when I say that this hack was a complete success. I mean it. It was soooo moist and delicious 😋
I made the cake tonight with Duncan Hines classic yellow cake, to that I added lemon extract, lemon instant pudding and vanilla extract. Sister girl it is delicious . A surprise for my husband I can’t wait for him to taste it. The cake reminds me of my mother- in-laws lemon pound cake. We lost her 10 years ago. She would be proud. I live in a very high attitude I added 2 Tablespoons of flour. I don’t think that hurt anything. I going to try them all. Thank you for sharing
I've made something similar, but never thought of swapping the water for buttermilk. Great idea! Can't wait to try that. Thank you for sharing your upcycled box cake recipe!
Mansa Queen, Your presentation and lovely voice was just perfect. I loved the tips. A lot of my Betty Crocker baking recipes have cross outs where I made substitutions. That pudding mix is a trick my Navy buddy showed me years ago he used for his box chocolate cake. I can tell when squeezed your cake how moist it came out. I am going to try this one and share it my friends. Thank you 😊
I have been *doctoring* box cake (for cupcakes only - still make all of my cakes from scratch) for about 15 years. A professional baker shared this "secret" with me and I've done it ever since.
My mom always replaced the vegetable oil with butter on her pineapple cakes-people always thought it was homemade-yes milk instead of water too, and she used the pure vanilla/lemon sometimes the one from Mexico! A friend would travel there and would go there and bring her pure vanilla and voila! I started using the pudding mix and it made an even bigger difference-thank you sooo much for sharing❤️❣️🎈🥰🎊🎉
I ran out of my last bottle of Mexican vanilla and now I make my own -- it's better!!! Use a sterilized pint canning jar with lid, add 5-6 sliced/scraped vanilla beans, add vodka to 1/2" from the top, and close with a sterilized lid or a flat and ring. You're not trying to seal the jar like canning, so it can be a used flat or lid but be sure to sterilize with boiling water. Label with the date, put in a dark pantry or cabinet, and leave for 2-6 months, shaking every now and then. I buy a dozen vanilla beans on amazon for about $10, and always found them to be fresh - probably because they sell so much. Anyway, it is AMAZING -- and will run you about $10 for an entire pint !!! I've also made a batch with orange vodka, just like a creamsicle. 🙂 You can also use rum or experiment with other alcohols. And if you remember to make them in the summer, you'll have glorious gifts for your baking friends at Christmas!
Gently bump sides of mixing bowl several several times while cake batter is still in the bowl this will help trapped air bottles come to the top surface so it will have less air bottles in the cake once it done ..just a good tip
Exactly.... i never use water when making box cake. I always use whole milk and melted butter instead of using oil and ofcourse eggs, and it takes it to a whole other level, but i never add vanilla i will try that next time. Looks yummy. I can enjoy it with my hot tea ☕. Tfs
I wish I had a slice of that Pound cake right now❣😋 I do all of the tips you gave (+): * I use Coffee from the AM instead of water when making a Chocolate cake. * I use V.A.L. - Vanilla/ Almond/Lemon flavoring for all cakes (except Chocolate )😉❣
The original recipe for box cake mixes was with milk and butter, it changed in the 80s. My favorite is to fold in a prepared package of Dream Whip to this recipe!! It makes 3 big layers that are so moist and fluffy.
Thank you I’m making this cake today , I knew it was a way to make a box cake taste like it was made from scratch I love a good moist cake. Thanks again you made it look so easy !!!
Just made your pistaschio cake. It was a slam dunk! I tweaked it a bit per my kids' taste. For the heavy whipping cream in the wet mixture, I did 3/4 cup cream with the additional 1/4 being hazelnut coffee creamer. To amp up the nuttiness. And instead of lemon extract, I used almond extract. Got my lemon from the lemon zest, and a tablespoon of the juice. Which seemed to electrify the tang of the buttermilk. It was loved! Thank you, Miss Mansa 💜
Finally, I don’t know what they did to Duncan Hines cake mix from years ago, but thank God you showed them the way they should give you a contract and a sign on bonus
I used to do this for wedding cakes. I just tried the new Duncan Hines Dolly Parton coconut cake using coconut pudding, didn't have buttermilk so I used 1/2 milk 1/2 sour ream and a couple of tbs extra butter. The batter was thick smooth and creamy. Cake is very much like pound cake. This cake is a keeper.
@@anaburuca8684 it’s not really a recipe. I used 2 Duncan Hines brownie boxes with one pouch of instant jello. I added a little more oil to account for the jello. The secret is putting them in the oven at a super low temperature and using the toothpick method to make sure it’s done.
Thanks! This cake looked amazing and the pudding hack is such a smart idea!! I wish you were my auntie lol. I am so excited to try this hack for my moms birthday cake thank you again!! 🎉❤😊
Thank you thank you. I just made this cake following your recipe. Let me just say OMG this is the best most moist cake I've ever made or tasted. I can't get over it. Again thank you. I will be trying to make your other bake goods.
Just saw this on Friday and I made it Christmas day. It was amazing for a quickie cake and is now all gone. I will be doing this all the time from now on. LOVE 💕 you for this. THANKS AGAIN FROM MY SON, GRANDSON AND ME!!!
It looks perfectly done and delicious. My Mom used to make wedding and birthday cakes for a living... She was a great cook and her cakes were beautiful and tasty too 😋 I learned from her but I was really good baking and decorating cookies and cake muffins 😍 Now, my RA, vision and Parkinson get in my way of doing things, especially baking 🤗 So, like you, I've learned how to bring in the box and bump it up to the next level 😁😋😇 Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks and you've got another subscriber on your channel 🙋👩🍳 Blessings from the Universe and may the Lord keep you and your loved ones safe from this vicious COVID-19 👐🕊
First tried your tips last December and it was a hit! My famliy thought it was a scratch cake. Made it again today and it taste even better! It goes quickly so I may have to start making two! Thank you for the tips and keep the videos coming 😊
I’ve always used a pudding mix with my cake recipe. Also. Milk, eggs, vanilla essence, from the Caribbean, the best. Your recipe is great also. I will try the buttermilk recipe. Thank you so very much.
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
I enjoy your channel...your personality that you bring to your presentation of cooking/baking ...made me feel like I was at the kitchen island receiving a cooking class from a Michelin Star degree in the craft as well as education. I know what it takes to produce this material. Thank you for sharing your passion.
I’ve just discovered you on UA-cam! Totally following you from the first moment on. You make me feel so comfortable and confident to try making new foods in my kitchen. Thanks so much!
Looks really scrumptious 😋. Have you tried adding a teaspoon or two of sugar to the flour you coat the pan with, it will give a slight more crust like your expect from a homemade cake.
I am making this for sure for Easter. I’m going to fill the center with fresh berries. Thank you. Love your videos, but I love how inspired I get from watching and hearing the friendliness from your voice.
I always like to put a special touch and make recipes "semi-homemade" but when I tried this one... well this definitely turned into Jesus cake. I only swapped the suggested buttermilk to heavy cream cause it was all I had and worked wonders. So spongy and moist. This is a must keep recipe/hack. 💯 😋 Blessings!
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Thanks for stopping by, am grateful to have you here and I hope you stick around. Checkout my other box cake hack videos here:
Red velvet cake with homemade frosting: ua-cam.com/video/jM06C28Tm1I/v-deo.html
Carrot cake with homemade frosting: ua-cam.com/video/yEbWOxdkny0/v-deo.html
Chocolate cake with homemade frosting : ua-cam.com/video/rWv7W8uVhCs/v-deo.html
Lemon cake: ua-cam.com/video/ubPZMxidhcQ/v-deo.html
Pineapple coconut cake: ua-cam.com/video/W_TSx3_TGBA/v-deo.html
My viral jiffy cornbread hack ua-cam.com/video/8HQBABb6Jkg/v-deo.html
#Mansa Queen New to the channel 8-9-21 @ 11:35 pm in Florida I'm make this tomorrow if Lord will
@@jesuschild2218 welcome onboard 🥰
@@MansaQueen i made this cake like I said I was but I made it's 2 layers cake with butter cream frosting and girl u mean moist in Soft and good it's was and everyone's talk about it Thank u for your Recipes bring more dessert recipes my family Loves my sweets L.o.l so thanks again 8-11-21 I made it and almost gone by 2 slice Left L.o.l
@@jesuschild2218 Yaay! Am so glad you nailed it as well. Thanks for sharing 🥰
I just found your channel and I love it. U are an awesome cook and if u had a restaurant I would eat there every day ❤ 💙 💜
Her 5 TIPS:
1) EGGS: Use 4 eggs instead of 3 eggs
2) VEGETABLE OIL: Replace the vegetable oil with butter; use 2/3 c melted, unsalted butter
3) WATER: Ditch the water; use 1 cup of buttermilk
4) PUDDING MIX: add 1 pack of Jello Pudding Mix; use flavors that compliment each other
5) VANILLA: use pure vanilla; 1 teaspoon of vanilla (or 1/2 t vanilla and 1/2 t lemon)
Bake 350 degrees
36 minutes or until toothpick is inserted and clean
Going to try this 🌹🌹🌹🌹thank you
Thank you for typing out the recipe. I used half milk and half sour cream. The hacks in this video are very helpful! Tasted so much like homemade!
@@denagustafson6070 Thanks for the sour cream tip. Going to try this recipe for sure and will do the milk and sour cream hack, sounds like a good hack especially if you don't have buttermilk only whole milk.
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Through all of that, you could make the whole cake from scratch.
@@Proverbspsalms 🤗
And one of the best tips that my dear grandmother taught me that really works! Is to let your eggs sit out on the counter for a few minutes before mixing up the batter. It makes the cake rise up higher family! 👍🏽🥰
That’s true about using room-temperature eggs when baking.
So TRUEEEEEEE. Mine are sitting out right now...
So true..makes a big difference..eggs are better to put in cake at room temperature!
You always use room temp eggs when baking not cold
If you're a "crust girl", instead if buttering and flouring the pan, butter then sprinkle pan with SUGAR. Comes out crispy. Works well on banana, zucchini, etc breads too. When I made this, topped it with warmed blueberry preserves. Goes good with lemon.
Cathy!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕
major plot twist🥰🥰🥰
Yes. I thought about using powered Suger instead of flour😌
Sounds Amazing for Sure Ms Cathy
Oh you just did something here!!!!!
This was the best cake I've made in ages. My husband and I just finished eating this cake recipe, I made this afternoon and it's a BIG WOW.😮... my difference was I only had a white cake mix and box of banana pudding mix. I picked up buttermilk with my groceries today. I even had 4 oz of cream cheese and I softened and added 1 cup of confectioners sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla flavoring, 1 Tablespoon of milk. Then I poured over my Bundt cake, to drizzle down the side. Now my husband really isn't a cake fan, but boy the comments he gave and raved over how soft and moist this cake is. He really wanted to get another piece, but I had to hurry and put the cake away.
Dear Sister......I'll rave over this recipe forever. And I love to bake. I can only imagine what combination I will use for Christmas....May you be blessed.
Hi, Queen. I made your cake today (11/20/2022) and I must say that it is everything you said it would be--rich, creamy, delicious. My family loved it! The only problem was it went too quickly! Thanx for those tips because they worked perfectly. I will never make a box cake following the box directions ever again!! I would recommend any bakers in the comments to make this cake if you haven't already. It's absolutely delicious!!
Thank you so much for doing this video! My grandmother and I used to make box cakes just this way. She died in 2009 and it’s been hard for me to bake without her because it feels sad. Watching this made me want to make a cake and celebrate all the other times I made box cakes this way with my grandmother. Thank you so much! I love the way you describe what you’re doing. I am blind and I appreciate it when people actually describe everything they do not just part of what they do. Love, Pam
Thank you so much Ms Pam. This warms my heart honestly. I appreciate your time and feedback, have fun baking!
I'm really sorry about your Mom passing and I feel the same as you when I make one of my Mom's recipes. She passed away unexpectedly five years ago coming back from a routine doctor's appointment, she had turned 80 a few weeks earlier. My life was changed forever in so many ways. My blessings to you and your loved ones and great health and happiness in the horizon 💝👐🌈
Embrace what she taught you and use it for good...Im the polar opposite when I start missing my nana I get in the kitchen and whip up some of her famous dishes And share them with friends and family...My uncles be so happy...Its a wonderful way to honor her memory...Hope this help💗💗💗💗💗
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️
*What is the Gospel?*
The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Romans 10:9
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Good for you. GOD bless 🙏🏾 I bake with my granddaughter 😊💞
I don't know which one I enjoyed more?? Your voice or the learning how to bake the French perfectly moist cake🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️I can listen to you talk all day long👌
Olga
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Okay so keep the video on repeat and listen to it all day.
I so agree Didi Uncut....her voice is soothing!!
I agree
I'm a scratch cook, but EVERYONE needs a quick cake sometimes! 🙂 I've tried the mayo thing (too greasy) and the sour cream thing (too tangy), but THIS is the way to do it. And the older I get, the less my sweet tooth wants icing, so it's wonderful to be able to have a quick, moist, delicious cake good enough to stand alone. Thanks!! (and as a former software and sewing teacher, absolutely love your presentation style)
Girl you are a Queen! If I had read a recipe that added all the things you put into that box cake i would have said that won't work. Well I would be wrong because that cake was mouth watering to look at. I am definitely going to check out more of your videos.
I have made box cakes all my life just the way they told me to. I'm 66 and not too old to learn something new. God bless you.
I made this cake yesterday! Lady, if I tell you this is THE BEST Cake I’ve ever had! Omg! Thank you so much, I’m going to get me another piece 🤤😃😋
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️
*What is the Gospel?*
The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Romans 10:9
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
@@tama3442 Why you always gotta bring up 'hell' when we are here trying to enjoy some cake? Please people, have some respect.
@Libby Hicks it’s just a bot. religious types of comments that look like this don’t acknowledge what video they’re on; they just spam everywhere they can
@@libbyhicks7549 Because if you wind up in Hell there will be NO CAKE there!!!
This sister knows how to cook a cake. Every time I follow her recipe it comes out perfect!!! Thank you GOD BLESS.
I think that a lemon glaze drizzled on top would make it even better! It looks delicious 🤤 😋 !
Other than the pudding mix, which I've never tried, I can recommend all these tricks! Extra eggs, butter, vanilla, milk . . . Totally works, every single time. 👍
We made this last night 6.18.3022 for father's day today ...OH MY GOODNESS! This is the absolute best cake. So far we love your cornbread recipe and now this. I can't wait to find more of your recipes.
Hi. What size box of pudding mix did you use?
@@connieedwards8321 single serve size. I'm making a strawberry one this week but I don't have strawberry flavored pudding so I'm using the French vanilla
@@melindasadiki1445 Thank you!
I know this video is old, but I have to say thank you!
You had me in stitches at the beginning and end of this video when you said, "Don't tell anybody!" Then you invited us to take some. I thought that was the bomb!!!!!
🤣🤣 thank you so much
This looks like a 7UP cake I used to bake from scratch, VERY GOOD!!!
I have used the baking hacks you shared when making a red velvet cake (for Christmas) and everyone raved about the cake asking if I made it from scratch. Well, yes I did! The hacks make a huge difference in a cake mix! Thanks!
@ B. Bell it would have been full scratch if you had only used sugar and flour:-). It also would not have had all those extra chemicals. Having said that, I'm still going to try this cake in just a few minutes😂. Looks yummy🎂
This looks absolutely delicious and I will be making it for our Christmas dinner. I am a native Texan, but I’ve lived in the New Orleans area for over 30 years. The one thing that sets pound cakes made by many New Orleans natives from other pound cakes is almond extract. Try using it instead of vanilla extract for pound cakes and you’ll be astonished. Trust me. 😉😋
Listen!!! I come back to these recipes over and over again. Never fails and always a hit. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤️🙏🏾
New friend here. Thank you for this beautiful recipe and tips. You are great!
My my my, I'm so glad I was able to watch you make this french vanilla box cake. I followed your instructions and
I'm so impressed. My wife hardly ever eats cake, but she loved it and so did the rest of the family, because it did not last .it was gone before I got seconds.
Thank you. ❤
Thanks for the lovely recipe! I grew up with a mom from the country who made most things from scratch! When she did use a box recipe, it was always Duncan Hines….so thats what i always buy! The cake looks wonderful. My mother left me her special pound cake recipe for me to use….(I LOVED her cakes) but i have not been able to make the cake since she died in 2009. I think its time! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow am glad to inspire you! Am sure you’ll have fun making mom’s recipes 🙏🏾
@Karen H ❤️🙏🏽
One of my favorite boxed cake mixes is the Duncan Hines butter cake mix. Haven't made it in a long time but it was wonderful. Extremely moist and buttery!
So these ingredients work with the DH butter recipe mix?
They stopped selling Duncan Hines at my local supermarket and dollar store. I notice a lot of brands are disappearing. DH butter was my favorite too.
@@arlettacaruso4209 Pillsbury and Betty Croker still make that variety; maybe not as fine as what you want but " hack em up " and they MIGHT PASS!
I made this and I must say it was the best cake I’ve ever made!! Didn’t even taste like a box cake thank you so much ❣️
You're a very good teacher. I've never baked a cake in my life but I think I will try. Thank you!
Hi to my new best friend! I made the French Vanilla cake with French Vanilla instant pudding and regular milk. I didn’t have butter milk. It was so delicious and did not need frosting. I’m going to try the chocolate one next. I needed some new recipes bad. Thank you so much!!♥️
Add a tablespoon white vinegar to milk and let sit a few minutes. Makes buttermilk for your cake enjoy
Mansa, I used this recipe yesterday to bake a cake for my friend and her family. She texted me back the same day commenting they really enjoyed it and they had a hard time not eating it all that day. Thanks I will be using this as my go to cake
Keep up the good work. Ohhh, I will be trying your other cake recipes.
Aww thanks for sharing 🥰
... almost ashamed to be back...but I cld not resist....so, here I am, 12+ pounds later...
Everything you touch is DELICIOUS! I had to get a Fitbit. I am making this cake for my mom & me....God help us❤️👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awww bless you 🤣🤣 this comment made me laugh. Thanks a lot for the feedback
Thank you for your recipe I will try to get myself and I'm going to sell your recipe cake to others to buy my cakes
God bless your hands 🙏🙏
Since I had tried your cornbread recipe, I decided to also try your French vanilla cake recipe. Wow, I can testify that there are huge differences from the box instructions versus yours. May the LORD Jesus bless you for sharing these excellent tips.(Numbers 6:24-26)
I love this! We are often shamed for not baking from scratch but sometimes life is just too much and we need a short cut but not from flavor! I bought a cookbook that is just about boxed cake mix recipes. None of those recipes look as yummy as this!!
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️
*What is the Gospel?*
The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Romans 10:9
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Hey Miss Mansa! Loved your community post recently. I appreciate your positive vibe!
Oh thank you so much! We all need some kind of positive affirmation from time to time ❤️
Looking at that bundt pan reminds me of my great-grandmother making those cakes from scratch and using Duncan Hines I am about to cry this video bring back some beautiful memories of living in the Deep South
I tried your recipe and .y husband thought that I bought it from the bakery. This is the best cake that I have ever eaten. Now, he wants one twice a week. Thank you so much.
YAS SIS! I be doctoring up a cake mix in a minute! And if you do it right, ppl really can't tell that its from a box. Sometimes we don't have that time with our busy lives. Actually you are right about the bakery thing. quite a few of them use a high quality box mix to get consistant results. The key is that folks better not doctor up that box cake and then add a box frosting 😭 that would be tragic haha
You know that box frosting is annoying especially on a box cake 😂. My thick is to use a homemade frosting too. Thanks for watching sissy 🥰
Even if I use a box cake mix without enhancing it, I still use homemade frosting ... usually buttercream!
My Mom used to use the term “ doctoring” all the time. Brought back good memories. Thank You
Love your voice - so friendly - thank you for sharing your special tips. You make everything simple and easy. God bless you.
Thank you so much 🥰
Thanks for the tips. Sometimes I’m just too tired to make a cake from scratch but I still want that taste. I’ve used Duncan Hines brand several times but sometimes I can tell the difference. The cake comes out delicious but I can tell just a little bit that it’s not from scratch. But with these tips I believe I can change that. The cake looks wonderful.
I baked it and used whole milk instead of buttermilk. I also used 1 stick of butter because that's all I had at the moment. Honey...when I say that this hack was a complete success. I mean it. It was soooo moist and delicious 😋
I made the cake tonight with Duncan Hines classic yellow cake, to that I added lemon extract, lemon instant pudding and vanilla extract. Sister girl it is delicious . A surprise for my husband I can’t wait for him to taste it. The cake reminds me of my mother- in-laws lemon pound cake. We lost her 10 years ago. She would be proud.
I live in a very high attitude I added 2 Tablespoons of flour. I don’t think that hurt anything.
I going to try them all. Thank you for sharing
I've made something similar, but never thought of swapping the water for buttermilk. Great idea! Can't wait to try that. Thank you for sharing your upcycled box cake recipe!
Mansa Queen, Your presentation and lovely voice was just perfect. I loved the tips. A lot of my Betty Crocker baking recipes have cross outs where I made substitutions. That pudding mix is a trick my Navy buddy showed me years ago he used for his box chocolate cake. I can tell when squeezed your cake how moist it came out. I am going to try this one and share it my friends. Thank you 😊
I have been *doctoring* box cake (for cupcakes only - still make all of my cakes from scratch) for about 15 years. A professional baker shared this "secret" with me and I've done it ever since.
just used your recommended to make cookie butter cake with yellow box cake.... chefs kiss. THANK YOU
I have been creating cakes like this for ages.....just this week I added chocolate milk to my batter.
Amazing.
My mom always replaced the vegetable oil with butter on her pineapple cakes-people always thought it was homemade-yes milk instead of water too, and she used the pure vanilla/lemon sometimes the one from Mexico! A friend would travel there and would go there and bring her pure vanilla and voila! I started using the pudding mix and it made an even bigger difference-thank you sooo much for sharing❤️❣️🎈🥰🎊🎉
Mmm the real stuff. Thanks for watching
I ran out of my last bottle of Mexican vanilla and now I make my own -- it's better!!! Use a sterilized pint canning jar with lid, add 5-6 sliced/scraped vanilla beans, add vodka to 1/2" from the top, and close with a sterilized lid or a flat and ring. You're not trying to seal the jar like canning, so it can be a used flat or lid but be sure to sterilize with boiling water. Label with the date, put in a dark pantry or cabinet, and leave for 2-6 months, shaking every now and then. I buy a dozen vanilla beans on amazon for about $10, and always found them to be fresh - probably because they sell so much. Anyway, it is AMAZING -- and will run you about $10 for an entire pint !!! I've also made a batch with orange vodka, just like a creamsicle. 🙂 You can also use rum or experiment with other alcohols. And if you remember to make them in the summer, you'll have glorious gifts for your baking friends at Christmas!
Just took it out of the oven . It smells so good can't wait to try it.
Gently bump sides of mixing bowl several several times while cake batter is still in the bowl this will help trapped air bottles come to the top surface so it will have less air bottles in the cake once it done ..just a good tip
Or better yet once in the cake pan just lift it up and drop same thing only thinner batter.
Once I pour my batter in the pan, I whack the sides. I saw someone do this and copied. , Thanks I never knew why.
I made this last week and it was excellent! Stayed fresh for a week wrapped in clear wrap!
I made this today and it’s excellent! I used the lemon and vanilla and then I made your lemon glaze. It was excellent!
Look at hos moist the cake is, I really love the colour
Exactly.... i never use water when making box cake. I always use whole milk and melted butter instead of using oil and ofcourse eggs, and it takes it to a whole other level, but i never add vanilla i will try that next time. Looks yummy. I can enjoy it with my hot tea ☕. Tfs
In my experience the vanilla masks the distinctive box cake taste.
If u use milk instead of water do.u use the same measurements as box cake says and on the butter also
@@chrissanders6819 yes, same amount of milk as water.
I wish I had a slice of that Pound cake right now❣😋
I do all of the tips you gave (+):
* I use Coffee from the AM instead of water when making a Chocolate cake.
* I use V.A.L. - Vanilla/ Almond/Lemon flavoring for all cakes (except Chocolate )😉❣
I made this cake and it was ABSOLUTELY delicious!! It will forever be in my recipe book. Thank you dearly for sharing!!❤
Just Fabulous !! Ummm great !!!
The original recipe for box cake mixes was with milk and butter, it changed in the 80s. My favorite is to fold in a prepared package of Dream Whip to this recipe!! It makes 3 big layers that are so moist and fluffy.
That Dream Whip works wonders too!
Thank you I’m making this cake today , I knew it was a way to make a box cake taste like it was made from scratch I love a good moist cake. Thanks again you made it look so easy !!!
Just made your pistaschio cake. It was a slam dunk! I tweaked it a bit per my kids' taste. For the heavy whipping cream in the wet mixture, I did 3/4 cup cream with the additional 1/4 being hazelnut coffee creamer. To amp up the nuttiness. And instead of lemon extract, I used almond extract. Got my lemon from the lemon zest, and a tablespoon of the juice. Which seemed to electrify the tang of the buttermilk. It was loved! Thank you, Miss Mansa 💜
My mother always added both lemon and vanilla extract to her pound cakes. It really enhanced the flavor. She was quite a cook just like you.
Finally, I don’t know what they did to Duncan Hines cake mix from years ago, but thank God you showed them the way they should give you a contract and a sign on bonus
I used to do this for wedding cakes. I just tried the new Duncan Hines Dolly Parton coconut cake using coconut pudding, didn't have buttermilk so I used 1/2 milk 1/2 sour ream and a couple of tbs extra butter. The batter was thick smooth and creamy. Cake is very much like pound cake. This cake is a keeper.
I like the Duncan Hines brand. I love their brownie mix. The chewy fudge
Yesss. I made a killing in high school baking 4 boxes each morning
That's my fav
@@selenabostick5844 could you please share your recipe for those brownies
@@anaburuca8684 it’s not really a recipe. I used 2 Duncan Hines brownie boxes with one pouch of instant jello. I added a little more oil to account for the jello. The secret is putting them in the oven at a super low temperature and using the toothpick method to make sure it’s done.
Use vanilla bean instead of extract,use the pudding to coat bottom of pan.
Yes Ma'am, say No more. After your cornbread recipe😋, I'm on it! I shall give you my review directly, thanks much for This🖐🏾.
Perfect. What wonderful set up tips. Upping my game!
Thanks! This cake looked amazing and the pudding hack is such a smart idea!! I wish you were my auntie lol. I am so excited to try this hack for my moms birthday cake thank you again!! 🎉❤😊
I made this cake today and my family "Loved" it. Nice ,and moist! Thank you for this recipe!
That cake looks stunningly beautiful. Will definitely try this. Love your enthusiasm and clear instructions. 👏🏼
Thank you thank you. I just made this cake following your recipe. Let me just say OMG this is the best most moist cake I've ever made or tasted. I can't get over it. Again thank you. I will be trying to make your other bake goods.
No buttermilk? Simply add a little vinegar or lemon juice (acidity) to curdle milk = buttermilk
I did it, i never cooked a cake for people and you saved me. Came out yommmy yum.. sooooo good. Surprised my on mom.
Until seeing your video, I only made homemade cakes. I’ve made this box cake recipe 3 times now and each one was delicious! Thank you, Mansa Queen!
Also if you want to make your own buttermilk you can use 2 cups of whole milk and 2 1/2 tbs of Lemon juice and let it sit for 10-15 minutes
Yes Ma’am I do the same thing when I need a cake in a hurry. Continued Blessings.
Yup! Its always handy to have around 🥰
What a brilliant idea for boxed cakes! Your voice is so lovely and that cake looks so delicious! Definitely subscribing now!
I'm baking now and can't wait to take out of the oven. So enjoyed watching you teaching how to bake this
I made this cake yesterday for a church gathering … it turned out perfect !! Thank you for your wonderful recipe and clear explanation..
This is amazing! So helpful for us who don’t bake!
Just saw this on Friday and I made it Christmas day. It was amazing for a quickie cake and is now all gone. I will be doing this all the time from now on. LOVE 💕 you for this. THANKS AGAIN FROM MY SON, GRANDSON AND ME!!!
You’re welcome and happy holidays 🎄
It looks perfectly done and delicious. My Mom used to make wedding and birthday cakes for a living... She was a great cook and her cakes were beautiful and tasty too 😋 I learned from her but I was really good baking and decorating cookies and cake muffins 😍 Now, my RA, vision and Parkinson get in my way of doing things, especially baking 🤗 So, like you, I've learned how to bring in the box and bump it up to the next level 😁😋😇
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks and you've got another subscriber on your channel 🙋👩🍳 Blessings from the Universe and may the Lord keep you and your loved ones safe from this vicious COVID-19 👐🕊
First tried your tips last December and it was a hit! My famliy thought it was a scratch cake. Made it again today and it taste even better! It goes quickly so I may have to start making two! Thank you for the tips and keep the videos coming 😊
I’ve always used a pudding mix with my cake recipe. Also. Milk, eggs, vanilla essence, from the Caribbean, the best. Your recipe is great also. I will try the buttermilk recipe. Thank you so very much.
Love, love love this recipe!! Perfect every time! Your videos are well paced, filled with the right info, tips and tricks! Keep the videos coming! 👏🏼
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️
*What is the Gospel?*
The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Romans 10:9
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Very true.The truth shall set you free.
That cake looks divine!! I'm going to bake it today. love your step by step instructions. thank you ⚘
Thank You For getting me ready for the Holidays Baking!! You made hope come alive again with my baking!!! 🙏💝🤗
Glad I found this channel! Who’s ready to try this besides me
This cake hack makes a box cake taste homemade! This is my go to for a quick desert cake recipe. Everyone loved it. Thank you Mansa Queen 😊❤
Your cake looked beautiful. I can taste it already. Thank you for showing me this recipe.
Another killer recipe! Can't wait to try it!
Yea cee u can say it again
I made this for my husband and three boys, they LOVED it...
I enjoy watching your videos Mansa Queen. Keep baking and keep posting!!!❤
I enjoy your channel...your personality that you bring to your presentation of cooking/baking ...made me feel like I was at the kitchen island receiving a cooking class from a Michelin Star degree in the craft as well as education. I know what it takes to produce this material. Thank you for sharing your passion.
It looks heavenly. I will commit your bump-up box mix recipe to memory. Excellent presentation. Very charming lady. Loved the nails.
I’ve just discovered you on UA-cam! Totally following you from the first moment on. You make me feel so comfortable and confident to try making new foods in my kitchen. Thanks so much!
Thank You for the tips
Looks really scrumptious 😋. Have you tried adding a teaspoon or two of sugar to the flour you coat the pan with, it will give a slight more crust like your expect from a homemade cake.
i haven't but l like to sprinkle light brown sugar on the top and it does that. Yum!
I’ve been using these tricks for a while and it definitely makes a huge difference!!
You have such a beautiful voice. I can listen to you teach anything
I made this cake my family loved it ❤ making it again thank you massage queen👍🏼🎉🥰
I am making this for sure for Easter. I’m going to fill the center with fresh berries. Thank you. Love your videos, but I love how inspired I get from watching and hearing the friendliness from your voice.
Yes that sounds great ma’am! Thanks for watching 🥰 appreciate it
No veo ninguna repuesta en español tendría más audiencia ese key se ve exquisito. Pero no entendí nada. Una lastima
Miami fl
Love the way you explain everything, you are easy to follow. Thanks 💝
That cake has my mouth watering and I can’t wait to make it. Thank you!
NJ NJ
My son and I did this recipe for a birthday cake for my wife. It came out great. Thank you.
Tired baking this today in bunt pan with a little twist. Looked great will update on the taste when it cool off. Thank You again.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video, especially when you gave your sneaky giggle. The cake is beautiful!
I always like to put a special touch and make recipes "semi-homemade" but when I tried this one... well this definitely turned into Jesus cake. I only swapped the suggested buttermilk to heavy cream cause it was all I had and worked wonders. So spongy and moist. This is a must keep recipe/hack. 💯 😋 Blessings!
Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from the wrath of GOD which is spending an eternity in hell❗️
*What is the Gospel?*
The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Romans 10:9
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
JESUS CHRIST can come anytime!
Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS
Def will try the HWC the first go around as well. Thanks for the tip.
If you don’t have buttermilk, put a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice in milk and it will sour it…aka buttermilk.