How to Make a Boxed Cake Mix Taste GOURMET! (EASY BAKING HACK)

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2024
  • This simple life hack will change the way you make boxed cake mix forever! I've spent a lot of time avoiding boxed cake mix...it doesn't compare to making cake from scratch, but many times people are in a pinch and only have the resources to make a cake from a box, so I thought I'd share this super simple method to elevate that boxed cake to the NEXT LEVEL! Should I try more boxed cake mix hacks? There are so many more!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 207

  • @gringodingo7523
    @gringodingo7523 2 роки тому +949

    After working at a bakery I can tell you they just use box cake and not homemade

    • @quietkid2584
      @quietkid2584 2 роки тому +31

      Fr?

    • @Lamexica92
      @Lamexica92 2 роки тому +41

      YUP. I've heard that as well.

    • @NaS94612
      @NaS94612 Рік тому +73

      Usually it’s from commercial suppliers, but they do “make it their own” by adding different things to the base mixes.

    • @destinyquiroz914
      @destinyquiroz914 Рік тому

      :(

    • @nydia_8512
      @nydia_8512 Рік тому +25

      Some do, some make their own. Depends on the places

  • @Jaisha26
    @Jaisha26 2 роки тому +541

    Yupp. That's one way.
    Here's some more tips.
    1. Use softened butter. Whip it until it's fluffy and pale in color.
    2. Add the 4 eggs to the whipped butter one at a time.
    3. Sift the dry ingredients.
    4. Alternate dry and milk ingredients in to the egg/ butter mixture.
    5. Add more vanilla or another flavor of your choice.
    6. Don't over mix.
    Never bake at the suggested temperature learn your oven.
    I bake at 335.
    Thumbs up to the video!

    • @Kim-cz2mq
      @Kim-cz2mq Рік тому +8

      What do you mean by step 4?

    • @Jaisha26
      @Jaisha26 Рік тому +36

      @@Kim-cz2mq After step 3, add some dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add some milk, mix until combined then go back to the dry, then wet ingredients. Alternate.
      Make sure to not over mix. Mix until smooth then stop. Hope that helps.

    • @aplusaplusaminusaplusa
      @aplusaplusaminusaplusa Рік тому +10

      the last part is so true. my oven somehow always finishes things in 80-90% of the time they should take. i know that now but it was infuriating for a while lol

    • @socringe2217
      @socringe2217 Рік тому +6

      Learning the nsture of my oven took a while for me. 350f is around 275f for my oven.

    • @mmmahh9056
      @mmmahh9056 Рік тому

      What do u mean by soft butter?

  • @djosephine
    @djosephine Рік тому +49

    Did this with funfetti boxed mix a couple weeks ago and it’s amazing

  • @angelac9181
    @angelac9181 Рік тому +18

    I did already do the milk and butter part but I didn’t know about the extra egg…thank you!!!!!

  • @JankyBones
    @JankyBones Рік тому +110

    Also adding in a pack of pudding-mix into it (of the same flavor) makes for a great addition!

  • @The050965
    @The050965 5 місяців тому +4

    I just made a chocolate boxed cake mix with 4 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 stick of melted butter, half cup of oil and a box of chocolate instant pudding. I also whipped 1 can of frosting with the mixer, and used strawberry jam as the filling for my wonderful, best tasting ever cake.

    • @findingawaytogettokoreaforfree
      @findingawaytogettokoreaforfree 3 місяці тому

      For chocolate cakes, I love to mix in instant coffee in my milk. It enhances the chocolate flavour and balances the sweetness out!

  • @sweets7691
    @sweets7691 Рік тому +159

    My box doesn’t call for brown sugar but my tastebuds do 🤣

  • @DJBlend21
    @DJBlend21 2 роки тому +14

    Always been a fan of Matthew since Baking Champion. Happy to see him doing well. 😁

    • @ayah-q2v
      @ayah-q2v 2 роки тому

      He goes to my brothers school lol 😆

  • @me-pz5yi
    @me-pz5yi 9 місяців тому +1

    That frosting looks delicious 🤤😋

  • @londonk09
    @londonk09 10 місяців тому +10

    Cold butter using a cheese shredder will take your cake to the next level it had my cake so fluffy and moist

    • @williamtrent7815
      @williamtrent7815 5 місяців тому

      ?

    • @Aly.68
      @Aly.68 5 місяців тому +2

      @@williamtrent7815if you grate the butter it creates pockets since sometimes the butter isn’t fully mixed in which makes the butter spread through the cake nicely making it tastes delicious!

  • @AshleyLaDuke-r2c
    @AshleyLaDuke-r2c 3 місяці тому

    Short and simple. Thank you!

  • @veronicarioz4726
    @veronicarioz4726 10 місяців тому +2

    I made just like you said. It's very delicious.Thank you so much❤❤❤❤

  • @nixxiethecat3417
    @nixxiethecat3417 2 роки тому +125

    To be honest, I still use vegetable oil or Canola for box mix cake because it makes it more moist

    • @stevenayala680
      @stevenayala680 2 роки тому +13

      Same here.

    • @Khoriander
      @Khoriander 2 роки тому +10

      What happens if you add both evenly?

    • @nixxiethecat3417
      @nixxiethecat3417 2 роки тому +28

      @@Khoriander you would get best of both worlds. Okay it's not that simple. You must divide the oil of a third of a cup (1/3). And most Box caked need 1/3 oil or fat, which if you want to, divide that and use the amount for the butter. Best of both worlds

    • @featherquill9476
      @featherquill9476 2 роки тому +17

      Maybe with the other method also add a tablespoon or two of sour cream, sour cream tends make it moist as well and brings out a tidbit more flavour

    • @nixxiethecat3417
      @nixxiethecat3417 2 роки тому +8

      @@featherquill9476 sour cream combined with milk? You are essentially using buttermilk

  • @keeleynix6896
    @keeleynix6896 5 місяців тому

    I’m baking my sisters birthday cake Saturday so I’m definitely going to do this

  • @melissa4299
    @melissa4299 2 роки тому +1

    It does I tried it and it tastes so much better

  • @suzanneladue5828
    @suzanneladue5828 11 місяців тому +3

    Also plain yogurt or smidge of apple sauce ❤ thank you for the video

  • @jeffkirby7261
    @jeffkirby7261 3 місяці тому +1

    I also recommend adding 2 fingers of bourbon to a slightly chilled glass. 3 drops of filtered water. Then drink as you bake.

  • @katiejenkins4532
    @katiejenkins4532 2 роки тому +10

    Oooh that icing was so pretty!! Like stupid vibrant!! Was it flavored or just vanilla? Looked really good

  • @jjholcomb101
    @jjholcomb101 2 роки тому +17

    That’s My Bro 🔥👊🏽

  • @yasisoufi
    @yasisoufi 2 роки тому +8

    Please teach some recipes for microwave. Please! 🙏🏼 ur videos are amazing to watch. I want to try them all but no oven 😩😩

    • @liviloo87
      @liviloo87 Рік тому

      You can literally add milk or water to the cake mix and pop it in the microwave for a minute. You don’t need oil or eggs if you’re just looking to curb your cake craving. I’ve done it! Oh, and I mean like a mug cake or some thing. Not the entire box at a time.

    • @findingawaytogettokoreaforfree
      @findingawaytogettokoreaforfree 3 місяці тому

      Definitely! I make mug cakes with my box cake mix and one box can make so many! The ratio is 2:1, For example: If you use 1 cup of the cake mix, add in 1/2 cup of milk or water (preferably milk) and microwave! The texture will be a bit different but it’s delicious! And it definitely satisfies my craving.

  • @icecreamboi504
    @icecreamboi504 Рік тому

    I’m gonna try This

  • @foreverunbothered1951
    @foreverunbothered1951 9 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙌🏾

  • @NolesinTally
    @NolesinTally Рік тому

    That looks 🔥🔥🔥

  • @emilykannianen7660
    @emilykannianen7660 2 роки тому +4

    Hi I love your videos!

    • @MatthewMerril
      @MatthewMerril  2 роки тому +2

      thank you!

    • @emilykannianen7660
      @emilykannianen7660 2 роки тому +2

      @@MatthewMerril yep! Have you collaborated with any other internet bakers before? If not you should

  • @ronv-mack1418
    @ronv-mack1418 10 місяців тому +1

    Can we get a full list of ingredients with their measurements, please? I want to know how much butter you used since you didn't say if it was 1 or 2 sticks that you used

  • @kamerinqueen7665
    @kamerinqueen7665 2 роки тому +2

    Hey I Saw You On KBC You Were Amazing I'm Sorry That You Didn't Win Season 2 Of KBC. Anyways I Love Your Videos God Bless You And Your Family Have A Great Rest Of Your Day And Stay Safe And Keep On Cooking And Baking Love You

  • @ShelbU373
    @ShelbU373 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for this quick hack!

  • @ArghRawrWhoa
    @ArghRawrWhoa 10 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @MissLaliTutorials
    @MissLaliTutorials Рік тому +1

    can it be almond milk?

  • @Fact_tu216
    @Fact_tu216 2 роки тому

    Hi , Matthew your videos are awesome l like your videos
    Love you Matthew ❤️❤️

  • @__wings__
    @__wings__ 2 роки тому +2

    I have seen u in kids baking championship...... From India

  • @talithajanay9313
    @talithajanay9313 Рік тому +1

    Can you use buttermilk ?

  • @gabriellewis9388
    @gabriellewis9388 2 роки тому +1

    This this straight bull!! This messed my cake up bad!

  • @TexasDesert3523
    @TexasDesert3523 9 місяців тому +3

    I found out by adding extra eggs that the cake itself isn't moist, but tough

  • @fruitarian
    @fruitarian 7 місяців тому

    How did you come up with this? where did you go for culinary school?

  • @whocanitbenow5368
    @whocanitbenow5368 Рік тому +3

    keep at least 1/4 cup oil because the only thing it does is keep it moist!

  • @codebrooklynarts1269
    @codebrooklynarts1269 9 місяців тому

    Does this work for brownies

  • @WhoFramedMSG
    @WhoFramedMSG Рік тому +8

    Butter is like 15% water and that extra egg you added is like another 45g of water. I'd reduce the milk quantity by 50g if you make these adjustments

  • @Error_-ct2vp
    @Error_-ct2vp 2 роки тому +3

    Bro keep doing these videos you’re so entertaining!!!

  • @urmikariya5575
    @urmikariya5575 2 роки тому +6

    Love your videos post more please 🤩🤩

  • @Grace-gf4yn
    @Grace-gf4yn 2 роки тому +58

    "im gonna show you how to make a boxed cake mix taste like it came straight from a bakery"
    me thinking these boxed cakes my mom makes are from the bakery...

  • @user-z57h
    @user-z57h Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @Dove253
    @Dove253 9 місяців тому

    Just made it this way. We'll updated you all later.

  • @CreatorHouseVlogs
    @CreatorHouseVlogs Рік тому +3

    Ion know if I should trust it 😩

  • @s.elamathi7035
    @s.elamathi7035 2 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @elizabethwilliams4825
    @elizabethwilliams4825 2 місяці тому

    Also add 1 cup of sour cream

  • @zrightnow4814
    @zrightnow4814 2 роки тому +3

    What about eggless 🤔

  • @Lommiku
    @Lommiku Рік тому

    In nz the box mix has butter and milk already instead of having to swap it

  • @felishacroker1161
    @felishacroker1161 2 роки тому +1

    Is the butter salted or unsalted?

  • @mikey_DLS
    @mikey_DLS Рік тому

    Does it work for cookies

  • @Ro-Bucks
    @Ro-Bucks Рік тому +5

    I used the 2/3 cup of oil like it called for and I've been on the toilet all day, someone needs to stop that bettey crocker.

  • @JO86288
    @JO86288 11 місяців тому

    Salted butter or unsalted butter?

    • @jona-roy2426
      @jona-roy2426 11 місяців тому

      In Baking its best to use Unsalted Butter always so you can control the amount of Salt in your Recipe.

  • @andreryujinchamoun
    @andreryujinchamoun 2 роки тому +4

    I do that already without replacing or adding more ingredients

  • @kaiyo444
    @kaiyo444 Рік тому +2

    it already taste gourmet though -

  • @dot.61
    @dot.61 11 місяців тому

    ok. but what temperature

  • @susayjones4211
    @susayjones4211 2 роки тому +2

    you could of said to let the butter cool 🥲

  • @Roblox367hapu
    @Roblox367hapu Рік тому

    So do I but 4 eggs?

  • @urfavbbdoll
    @urfavbbdoll 9 місяців тому

    what does the extra egg do?

    • @Money7932
      @Money7932 5 місяців тому

      Instead of using an extra egg use a snack container of applesauce

  • @ortegaproductions7513
    @ortegaproductions7513 Рік тому

    Didn't know Till Lindemann liked baking!

  • @eightfigs3508
    @eightfigs3508 3 місяці тому

    What if i add 5 eggs?

  • @amberboles9650
    @amberboles9650 10 місяців тому

    What if mine calls for just egg whites 😢

  • @souilik2363
    @souilik2363 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @andrewvalencia5721
    @andrewvalencia5721 2 роки тому

    Can u list the amount for each

  • @Cb48j
    @Cb48j Рік тому

    Salted or unsalted butter

  • @winros
    @winros 4 місяці тому

    I never did the butter! TU

  • @spacial_blades
    @spacial_blades 2 роки тому +2

    He made it look like them good cookies and I am mad

  • @rebekawinston-ls7fw
    @rebekawinston-ls7fw Рік тому

    Wait wait wait.. is this the kid from like season 2 or something from kids baking championship??!?😮

  • @sweetea7035
    @sweetea7035 2 роки тому +6

    But all those holes and tunnels make me crazy!!!

  • @faviofranco3828
    @faviofranco3828 2 роки тому

    Ok

  • @SandyJones-r7j
    @SandyJones-r7j Рік тому +1

    Where is the tres leches?

  • @gabriellagonzalez9371
    @gabriellagonzalez9371 Рік тому +3

    You look like Brad Mondo

    • @laurasaura4944
      @laurasaura4944 Рік тому +2

      I thought he was at first lol

    • @lisanyijimenez1147
      @lisanyijimenez1147 3 місяці тому

      I thought it was him and I was going to ignore the recipe cuz I was like I'm not taking cooking advice from brad and the cake looked mad dry😭😭 and then I saw the comments saying he was a pro baker and I still thought it was brad with a twist I didn't know about

  • @Ree-vn9dc
    @Ree-vn9dc 4 місяці тому

    I do the same but I also use a box of instant vanilla pudding mix. You will thank me later. enjoy life

  • @lingling8046
    @lingling8046 Рік тому +1

    Or add buttermilk

  • @honeybadger6662
    @honeybadger6662 Рік тому

    okay, my box calls for 4 eggs.....so 5 eggs :) :D instead of 4 :D??? thanks

  • @averyshenandoah1637
    @averyshenandoah1637 Рік тому

    I do this anyway but it don’t taste like a bakery lol

  • @great-ok-good
    @great-ok-good Рік тому

    How much melted butter if it calls for 1/2 cup veg oil? Is it an even swap?

  • @SiempreLibre14
    @SiempreLibre14 Рік тому +2

    This is Old info.

  • @averyshenandoah1637
    @averyshenandoah1637 Рік тому

    Yeah that butter is mostly water lol

  • @Fani.ladomi
    @Fani.ladomi 2 роки тому +2

    I legit just saw the original vid you copied this from

  • @shekriptic2851
    @shekriptic2851 Рік тому

    ‘Classic yellow’
    You know it’s good when they use a colour not a flavour 😂

  • @gingerjones111
    @gingerjones111 5 місяців тому

    You can still tell it comes from a commercial mix because of the abnormal large telltale bubble in the cake.

  • @pinkorangesoda
    @pinkorangesoda Рік тому +1

    Ehh they were kinda dry

  • @HrgjsbHdhdbd
    @HrgjsbHdhdbd Рік тому

    Did you guys try it didn't work

  • @MelissaRobles290
    @MelissaRobles290 9 місяців тому

    Sometimes
    Too
    Much egg tastes like egg cake
    Js

  • @lisanyijimenez1147
    @lisanyijimenez1147 3 місяці тому

    It looks so dry though 😢

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    @Jesussaves11155 2 роки тому +67

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  • @jadynmei9878
    @jadynmei9878 2 роки тому +3

    First

  • @cocobrowny
    @cocobrowny Рік тому +1

    Apart from the time saved not measuring/weighing ingredients, making these changes defeat the point of using a box mix.
    For all the messing about with butter, milk and extra eggs, you might as well have made it from scratch. Adding these things make it more expensive, and I would venture to say that a bag of flour and a tub of baking powder would come in cheaper than a boxed cake mix?

    • @djosephine
      @djosephine Рік тому +1

      No. This way is so much cheaper. The butter is really the only place you’re spending more money. But a lot of homemade cake recipes call for things like sour cream, cake flour instead of regular and just a lot more work than necessary.

  • @sonrisa8775
    @sonrisa8775 11 місяців тому +1

    Looked dry to me

  • @teehee148
    @teehee148 2 роки тому +2

    Diabetes

  • @iwishiwashashinshinscarpet8657
    @iwishiwashashinshinscarpet8657 2 роки тому +7

    The cake appears dry and spongey 🤣

  • @conversationswithadrianne
    @conversationswithadrianne 11 місяців тому

    It looks dry.

  • @nasramsingh9978
    @nasramsingh9978 11 місяців тому +1

    Doesn’t look amazing

  • @deelkasjones9052
    @deelkasjones9052 3 місяці тому

    Looks dry 😢

  • @Wilbur845
    @Wilbur845 Рік тому

    Ew

  • @OfficialMotivationExpress
    @OfficialMotivationExpress 10 місяців тому

    This guy voice is so aggravating to listen so dramatic 🙄

  • @Sarah-es5ke
    @Sarah-es5ke 2 роки тому +2

    I can't find you In Instagram 🤔

  • @loisrussell3649
    @loisrussell3649 5 місяців тому

    Nope you add 2 more eggs than the box says...

  • @bxrobin4489
    @bxrobin4489 2 роки тому

    😔 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦