11 Best Hacks to Making Boxed Cakes Taste Homemade | Can Food Professionals Tell the Difference?

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  • Nicole shares 11 of the best tricks to making your boxed cake mix taste homemade. We’ll see if professional tasters can tell the difference between a homemade cake and boxed cake mix.
    Check out this article for 11 Ways to Make Boxed Cakes Taste Homemade: bit.ly/2VPqyso
    0:00 Introduction
    0:18 Ditch the Water
    0:32 Butter is Better
    0:41 Up Your Eggs
    1:02 Swap in Coffee
    1:14 Increase Your Vanilla
    1:25 Add Some Sour Cream
    1:45 Break Out the Instant Pudding
    1:56 Try Some Mayonnaise
    2:10 Customize Your Cake
    2:21 Make Your Frosting From Scratch
    2:33 Get Creative with the Layers
    Here’s the homemade cake recipe we used, the only difference is to substitute vanilla for almond extract: www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ulti...
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    Ingredients
    2 cups sugar
    1 cup butter, softened
    3 large eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cups cake flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup buttermilk
    How to Make It
    Step 1
    Beat sugar and butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until yellow disappears after each addition. Beat in vanilla bean paste and almond extract.
    Step 2
    Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at medium-low speed just until blended after each addition. (Batter will be thick.) Use immediately.
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  • @debrabeier588
    @debrabeier588 2 роки тому +227

    I am not a good baker. I always used the box cake hacks Nicole recommended for 30 years. Milk, butter, 1 extra egg and vanilla extract. My family always thought my cakes were homemade. They were. I made them in my home.

  • @Lantanana
    @Lantanana 3 роки тому +399

    I am impressed with how much the professional tasters can detect!!!

    • @jethro1963
      @jethro1963 3 роки тому +21

      I'm just an old guy who has made cakes from scratch instead of mixes and I think it's a no brainer. Scratch cakes are denser and not as airy, that's why I personally prefer them. Plus they're just as quick to make if you have the right tools (measuring cups/spoons) and a little technique from having made them before. I don't even use a mixer, one bowl and a really solid silicone spatula (kind of in the shape a a ruler) Strangely though, I prefer cheap ice cream as opposed to the good stuff because the cheap stuff is full of air. Go figure.

    • @lindasolomon9348
      @lindasolomon9348 3 роки тому +6

      I make cakes from scratch and I can tell the difference in a homemade cake or one from a box with ingredients added.

    •  3 роки тому

      @@lindasolomon9348 which taste better, in your opinion? I don't know if I could tell the difference but I have to guess the homemade one is better.

    • @adinathomas8790
      @adinathomas8790 3 роки тому +2

      Love that cheap ice cream with my cake too as opposed to gourmet stuff. Thought I was the only one!

    • @Jon1975NY
      @Jon1975NY 3 роки тому +8

      I’m not impressed by anything. I’m disappointed that the “average” person is not discerning enough about quality to know the difference. That’s where we are these days. Still, if you feel like it’s easier to use the mix and your friends and family will be just as happy, go for it I suppose.

  • @elizabethdeleo426
    @elizabethdeleo426 3 роки тому +279

    I use the Duncan Hines lemon cake and I jazz it up with lemon juice, some grated lemon peel, and instant lemon pudding, turns out great. I also make a glaze using confectioners sugar a bit of lemon juice, and grated peel. Turns out great.

  • @shermanyoung8185
    @shermanyoung8185 3 роки тому +71

    I'm a rookie Grandpa Baker and I learned so much from watching this now time to test these hacks on my 12 grandchildren professional eaters 😂😂

    • @GUAMANIANable
      @GUAMANIANable 2 роки тому +14

      I'm another Poppy Baker! Started last year during lockdown. Every Sunday the grandkids look forward to a new dessert from Poppy. We also have a short Bible story and a short patriotic lesson.

  • @samanthasponder1280
    @samanthasponder1280 3 роки тому +56

    If you grew up with boxed cake mix, you end up loving it more than homemade

  • @winddrinkerarabians
    @winddrinkerarabians 3 роки тому +156

    I won second place at my state fair with a boxed cake mix. They never knew it was a mix! Lol Triple Chocolate cake with raspberry jelly filling and dark chocolate ganache.

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  3 роки тому +10

      Woah - awesome!

    • @snooooopycomehome
      @snooooopycomehome 2 роки тому +13

      They do now. 😂🤣😂🤣

    • @AlpenTree
      @AlpenTree 2 роки тому +1

      @@myrecipes would you please tell me how to make a Sacher Torte from a box cake mix, and how to make the glaze and the filling?

    • @Hervinbalfour
      @Hervinbalfour Рік тому

      @@snooooopycomehome 😂😂😂😂

    • @valerieirvin249
      @valerieirvin249 Рік тому

      @@snooooopycomehome 😲🤣😂

  • @jeah8259
    @jeah8259 4 роки тому +293

    A professional taster? My dream job!😱😱😱

    • @hienhuynh4215
      @hienhuynh4215 3 роки тому +3

      Wait are you joking 🙃 or are you saying it for reals if reals 😐

    • @heyheylistennow
      @heyheylistennow 3 роки тому +5

      ME TOO

    • @georgettewilliams115
      @georgettewilliams115 3 роки тому +7

      Where can I sign up, my tastebuds are ready.

    • @sumikolibby9850
      @sumikolibby9850 3 роки тому +2

      I used to watch Samantha Brown. Food tasting is one Job, I really wish I had. I would watch other tasters programs as well. But every time I saw Samantha Brown, I used to say that woman stole my job. That is a dream job. The People you meet the aromas the taste of happiness. What a wonderful job.

    • @teresaevans4840
      @teresaevans4840 3 роки тому +2

      It's amazing how the tasters are not really big 👌

  • @Jannie227
    @Jannie227 3 роки тому +178

    those are all great hacks. I've got one to add. Sift your cake mix and mix all dry and wet ingredients separately first before blending. thanks for posting.

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  3 роки тому +19

      Great tip!

    • @gloriafloyd9769
      @gloriafloyd9769 3 роки тому +8

      I think boxed mixes are very good

    • @Jannie227
      @Jannie227 3 роки тому +21

      @@gloriafloyd9769 I think they're great too. It's the prepared icing I can't stand.

    • @iamnotmyhandle
      @iamnotmyhandle 3 роки тому +10

      @@Jannie227 Exactly! Can we please get a hack for that disgusting store bought icing?! *bleck*

    • @Jannie227
      @Jannie227 3 роки тому +2

      I did see a hack once on UA-cam but didn’t try it as I can’t stand those bought icings either, ladies.

  • @pamelawebb2328
    @pamelawebb2328 3 роки тому +71

    I’m so glad you told of mayonnaise. I taught my son this trick. And he learned to beat the whites and yellows of eggs separately then beat together until foamy and fluffed a bit. His cakes are better than mine now. And people request him to make cakes. Yes people turn noses up at this but I’m telling you, it doesn’t add a mayonnaise flavor at all. But a rich moist cake that’ll keep you coming back for more. He uses 3 heaping spoonfuls

    • @MM-yb2fy
      @MM-yb2fy 3 роки тому +4

      You think mayonesse is better than 1/2 cup sour cream ?

    • @mignondee
      @mignondee 2 роки тому +6

      Mayonnaise would’ve stumped them. I add it in place of eggs.

    • @msbigdog1460
      @msbigdog1460 2 роки тому +7

      @@mignondee same here! Another good way to use mayo, you might think I'm nuts, lol, but sometimes I add a couple heaping tablespoons to my mashed potatoes! Might sound awful but it's really good, makes them so creamy.

    • @vickygarcia8603
      @vickygarcia8603 2 роки тому +2

      I’m toying with the idea of using apple sauce instead of oil or butter but then adding a couple tablespoons of Mayo for flavor. 🤔

    • @gugugube59
      @gugugube59 Рік тому

      @@MM-yb2fy so, use sour cream, in place for milk?

  • @lnorrisnorris4080
    @lnorrisnorris4080 3 роки тому +677

    It's homemade if I made it at home.... southern girl.❤️✝️🕊️♥️😝

  • @bridgetosomewhere8635
    @bridgetosomewhere8635 3 роки тому +31

    With buttercream frosting I started sifting the powdered sugar and it is much smoother and creamier. Well worth the extra step even if the lumps in the powdered sugar seem to eventually blend in if you don’t sift.

  • @doloreswienhold4958
    @doloreswienhold4958 3 роки тому +22

    I have also found that if you make them and freeze the layers for later when needed, thaw and then add the icing, the cake is so much moister.

  • @dinahkruppa913
    @dinahkruppa913 3 роки тому +8

    In 1961 I was adding a stick of butter and extra flavoring to cake mixes. Pudding cake recipes were the latest thing. Time flies!
    Enjoyed your ideas. Yum!

  • @staceyloke9872
    @staceyloke9872 Рік тому +4

    i LOVE box mix. don’t care that i grew up working in my family’s iconic philadelphia bakery. there’s no award for “i have more refined taste buds than you.” if you love it you love it so eat it

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts6644 3 роки тому +19

    I've secretly used about half of those ! Thanks for another batch of secret ingredients. You are incredibly easy to listen to..

  • @GoGreen1977
    @GoGreen1977 4 роки тому +126

    I grew up on Duncan Hines boxed cake mixes. Never thought I was missing out, with a few exceptions when an experienced baker made a very exceptional cake from scratch cake. Otherwise, Duncan Hines was and has been fine with me.

    • @TheCancer833
      @TheCancer833 4 роки тому +17

      GoGreen1977 try making cake from scratch, you will forget about cake box

    • @emerge9224
      @emerge9224 3 роки тому +12

      Duncan Hines French vanilla is one of the best! I've always used the butter and the milk I never used an extra egg and I get a win all the time when I use it for a cannoli cake!

    • @emerge9224
      @emerge9224 3 роки тому +2

      That's because the cannoli cake requires a lot of extra work! Otherwise I love making a homemade cake!

    • @martindr251
      @martindr251 3 роки тому +10

      Box cake is no fail and convenient way to use, not to mention very delicious. Homemade cakes made with milk products such as butter, milk, youghurt, sour cream, ect usually become tough and dense specially when refrigerated.

    • @kamafavourite6526
      @kamafavourite6526 3 роки тому +5

      It’s funny how I’m the exact opposite of you. Lol. I’m fine with the made from scratch but has been impressed with the box.

  • @kpace985
    @kpace985 4 роки тому +104

    I've replaced the water with whole milk and it turned out great. I imagine that 2% might have worked almost as well but skim milk probably would have been no different than water. My aunt always used sour cream and her cakes were delicious. I've made cakes from scratch and from a box. I don't think there's any shame in that.

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +8

      Agreed! And thanks for the insights :)

    • @monequmhicks
      @monequmhicks 3 роки тому +8

      Use butter instead of oils.

    • @bajemo359
      @bajemo359 3 роки тому +11

      I made cupcakes from scratch once to take to a get-together....they turned out like hockey pucks. Thankfully, I had time to run to the store and picked up a box of Duncan Hines to the rescue.

  • @ashleywilliams713
    @ashleywilliams713 4 роки тому +50

    Thanks for the tips, I enjoy baking and homemade is definitely worth the effort, but sometimes time and money dictate a quick fix and I'm always looking for ways to improve the flavor when doing so, so this video was great.

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +3

      Awesome! Thanks for commenting

  • @lesliecram2415
    @lesliecram2415 3 роки тому +5

    I love watching your videos! With your facial expressions, added sounds, and witty comments...it just makes me happy! Great hacks and recipes too! lol

  • @soupwithc.j.1553
    @soupwithc.j.1553 3 роки тому +5

    This was fun to watch. Thank you. I like that you had guests. That's really cool.

  • @pamelab7871
    @pamelab7871 3 роки тому +14

    Hey, this was fun to see if these ladies could choose the homemade cake. They, all three cakes, looked delicious!

  • @Lawry579
    @Lawry579 3 роки тому +3

    This was so much fun to watch. Great tips. Thanks for sharing this video. 😀

  • @lauralane1760
    @lauralane1760 2 роки тому +1

    Love your approach. Not too complicated or problematic just practical.

  • @keninthekitchen1562
    @keninthekitchen1562 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent video! Thanks for the tips to jazz up a box mix, Im definitely going to give this a try. Also, I struggle with the speaking (intro/out-ro) parts of my cooking videos, its good that you show that side of your out-takes. Shows us how natural it is to be anxious/nervous in front of the camera.

  • @rodouladoulos1548
    @rodouladoulos1548 4 роки тому +15

    Thats it....I am going to start my baking season.....in the middle of a heat wave.......Those cakes look so good!!!!

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +3

      Sounds great! Good luck!

  • @doralevitt2879
    @doralevitt2879 3 роки тому +4

    This was fun to watch, I also grew up on Duncan Heines, but my mother was European so when she baked- it was if the hook, all her cooking and baking was from scratch, only once in a while she'd make a DH cake 🤗💜🌷

  • @ednab.9001
    @ednab.9001 3 роки тому +5

    I’m going to use these ingredients on the next cake I make! Super excited and I’m a professional Eater too!!!!

  • @linda7726
    @linda7726 3 роки тому +5

    I have used these hacks and my husband begs for me to make one right after the other! Delicious! 😋

  • @imperatorfuriosa7061
    @imperatorfuriosa7061 3 роки тому +71

    I can make the box cake taste glorious. The canned frosting is another story...

    • @vegangelist
      @vegangelist 3 роки тому +17

      Canned frosting is a travesty!

    • @napamoonlight9997
      @napamoonlight9997 3 роки тому +17

      vegangelist The chemical-y taste of canned frosting is horrid.

    • @lisamarieloranger469
      @lisamarieloranger469 3 роки тому +17

      Adding into the frosting cool whip, or cream cheese and whipping it with the mixer about 2 to 3 minutes it will form soft peaks when done, makes it taste much better not nearly as sweet and is nice and light and fluffy! Hope this helps everyone.

    • @bigred4379
      @bigred4379 3 роки тому +2

      It’s just gross. I have whipped it til fluffy, and added some extra flavoring on occasion . It’s helpful, if that’s all you have on hand.

    • @Tina-Marie-iz8zy
      @Tina-Marie-iz8zy 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah used that frosting and said never again. It was major yuk for me. But didn't know it was a thing to jazz up boxed cakes, I've been doing it for a while trying to hide cheating when I am short on time.

  • @cmclayton1986
    @cmclayton1986 3 роки тому +5

    Professional cake tester 😍 what a wonderful job to have.

  • @thesavageorchid6398
    @thesavageorchid6398 Рік тому +1

    I know this was a long time ago, but this video has helped me, and just having all three different cakes and having people taste them was perfect! 😊

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson6524 4 роки тому +23

    Great tips! Especially the addition of puddings!

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @yvonnepalmquist8676
      @yvonnepalmquist8676 3 роки тому

      I remember a family birthday where I thought the cake was so delicious and asked my aunt about how she made it so moist. She said it was one of the box mixes that come with pudding.

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 3 роки тому

      It's the cornstarch that contributes to a cake's lightness.

  • @UandMeGod
    @UandMeGod 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! This was so awesome to watch! Thank you! I was entertained while learning! lol

  • @lenniewatson687
    @lenniewatson687 3 роки тому +13

    This is my favorite box cake mix. It makes a terrific banana nut, blueberry poppyseed, carrot or zucchini pineapple breads. All I've ever added was milk, eggs and sometimes the butter. Her other suggestions are wonderful!! Also, there is a Pampered Chef recipe that uses boxed cake mix for cookie gun cookies that taste like the butter cookies in the blue tin you see around the holidays.

    • @jewellevy
      @jewellevy 2 роки тому

      What are gun cookies?

    • @pinkpeony2171
      @pinkpeony2171 Рік тому

      @@jewellevy cookie press..I believe

  • @feliciastewart972
    @feliciastewart972 3 роки тому +3

    That was awesome ♥️. My mom always made Homemade cakes.♥️. Sometimes jazzed up boxed cakes.

  • @lleetee3305
    @lleetee3305 3 роки тому +45

    Great video! Many people will never know that there are MANY famous bakeries in NY City use Box cake mix!

    • @Demebeso714
      @Demebeso714 3 роки тому +8

      Makes no sense
      If you have to add all that just make a cake the old fashioned way

    • @vegangelist
      @vegangelist 3 роки тому +2

      @@Demebeso714 exactly. And you can leave out all the grasp that they put in box mixes. Ugh. I don't care how appealing they might look, they are filled with junk, crappy ingredients.
      Only box mixes I've ever bought (for doctored up recipes that call for mixes) are organic cake mixes. At least those don't have scary ingredients.

    • @Tina-Marie-iz8zy
      @Tina-Marie-iz8zy 3 роки тому +2

      Yep, they come in massive bags rather than boxes.

  • @jasoncrews9125
    @jasoncrews9125 3 роки тому

    This was a very FUN video. Thanks for sharing the hacks.

  • @mlo9797
    @mlo9797 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your idea with us

  • @esk9219
    @esk9219 3 роки тому +3

    I so love this video, your amazing!

  • @listwithlindag
    @listwithlindag Рік тому

    professional taste tester were amazing!!! you did a awesome video!!!

  • @karinheart
    @karinheart 3 роки тому +2

    I'm so going to use these hacks! Thanks

  • @debcavan
    @debcavan Рік тому

    Thank you, I am going to try all of these.

  • @evelynnoguera3418
    @evelynnoguera3418 3 роки тому

    Your shows are FANTASTIC !

  • @amandagaines1174
    @amandagaines1174 Рік тому

    I did some of your hacks and it turned out GREAT! Thanks for the tips :)

  • @letsc2011
    @letsc2011 3 роки тому +10

    To her first recipe - Add a cup of flour- then 2 additional eggs- 1/4 more milk- 1 stick of butter softened- 1/4 cup mayo. This will make a bigger cake plus firm it up. Several years ago cake box company's shrunk the amounts to keep them inexpensive. The box cake in the 1950 and 1960 had more volume. All this does is put that back.

    • @marnak24
      @marnak24 2 роки тому

      I'm JUST starting to learn, so I apologize for the dumb question. Self rising or all purpose flour? Thanks!

    • @Hervinbalfour
      @Hervinbalfour Рік тому +1

      @@marnak24 I use cake flour but all-purpose will work.

    • @eliciasmith2488
      @eliciasmith2488 Рік тому +1

      I know this is an old post, but shouldn't you add more sugar as well, will it be sweet enough?

    • @Hervinbalfour
      @Hervinbalfour Рік тому

      @@eliciasmith2488 the recipe hack I used added 3/4-1 cup of sugar.

    • @eliciasmith2488
      @eliciasmith2488 Рік тому +1

      Ok, so that would be
      1 box cake mix
      1 cup cake flour
      3/4 cup sugar
      5 eggs plus 1 yoke
      1&1/4 cups milk
      1&1/3 sticks butter
      1/2 cup sour cream
      1/4 cup mayo?
      That seems like a lot of ingredients, especially the eggs, you sure Fred?

  • @josephcambareri4936
    @josephcambareri4936 3 роки тому +12

    Loved this video! Homecakes is its own class flavor and cake density. However the added ingredients are clever and makes me say crap how common I didnt figure that out. So smart!

  • @suzannejohnson2870
    @suzannejohnson2870 4 роки тому +6

    Just watched your cake hack video. Delightful. Learned some great tricks and was entertained at the same time. thanks

  • @patriciabalcazar3361
    @patriciabalcazar3361 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Thanks for the tips!

  • @camillecali2
    @camillecali2 3 роки тому +2

    My Mom made the best box cakes. She used a lot of these tricks. Thanks for sharing

  • @leesher1845
    @leesher1845 Рік тому

    Great ideas! Thank you!

  • @SewTexas
    @SewTexas 3 роки тому +14

    Thanks for this comparison. It is so true, I always gussy up cake mixes, using all your suggestions but not all at same time. I just recently tried the sour cream and that flavor and texture was amazing! Great video, thank you.

    • @MM-yb2fy
      @MM-yb2fy 3 роки тому

      Have you used mayo ? Compared to sour cream?

    • @sandratorres5633
      @sandratorres5633 Місяць тому +1

      Sour cream instead of what?

    • @SewTexas
      @SewTexas Місяць тому

      @@sandratorres5633 In addition to

  • @revmd621
    @revmd621 3 роки тому +6

    The first taster was awesome!👏

  • @taniacanada2025
    @taniacanada2025 3 роки тому

    Loved it ! Thanks

  • @priyapoken5481
    @priyapoken5481 Рік тому

    Very helpful, exactly what I needed

  • @victoriakemp9899
    @victoriakemp9899 3 роки тому +3

    This was so entertaining I managed to get through the Entire video without skipping lol

  • @hadlerleco1
    @hadlerleco1 Рік тому

    I could listen to your accent all day...
    Great video, thank you!

  • @christalhardy8771
    @christalhardy8771 4 роки тому +4

    I've done a few of these and it's been so helpful

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  3 роки тому +1

      Cool! Thanks for sharing with us

  • @sandinewton1896
    @sandinewton1896 3 роки тому +1

    Great ideas, I’ll need to save this vid😃

  • @PomSptz
    @PomSptz 4 роки тому +5

    Wish I had seen this video last month when I made a box cake for my birthday. I'm sure it would have tasted even more awesome!

  • @OneWildTurkey
    @OneWildTurkey 2 роки тому

    Your videos are fun. Thank you!

  • @philasupv
    @philasupv 3 роки тому +15

    I always do butter, sour cream, milk in my box cakes. Tried 7up in a pound cake, will try the coffee in my chocolate cake. Thx...

  • @denisemora3690
    @denisemora3690 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your tips😻

  • @yeshuacandy7646
    @yeshuacandy7646 5 місяців тому

    The 3rd tast tester... her hair is fantastic! Just beautiful. Enjoyed the cake hacks and got a style bonus! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @carlalamar6193
    @carlalamar6193 Рік тому

    Very..very I formative..thank you

  • @donnaleedrummond5430
    @donnaleedrummond5430 23 дні тому

    Loved your hacks.

  • @kathykwilliams6457
    @kathykwilliams6457 3 роки тому

    So glad I found you!!!!!

  • @carolynlewis1306
    @carolynlewis1306 8 місяців тому

    Interesting! I'm definitely going to jazz up a box cake!

  • @lukesmith2725
    @lukesmith2725 3 роки тому +10

    I’ve made both home made and hacked box cakes. I personally like the box better. It’s not as dense, and it lasts much longer. A home made cake is dense and drys out fast. I like a box better. 😂

  • @thenewyorkcitizen
    @thenewyorkcitizen 11 місяців тому

    Great video Nicole!

  • @NurseNekesCoconutCakes
    @NurseNekesCoconutCakes 3 роки тому +1

    Oh wow I learned a lot in this video about homemade vs boxed

  • @janicescott7338
    @janicescott7338 2 роки тому

    Excellent new tips!

  • @qmomof8587
    @qmomof8587 3 роки тому +23

    I really like the host she can appeal to every one . Blessings to your channel.

    • @iamnotmyhandle
      @iamnotmyhandle 3 роки тому +1

      Me too! I enjoyed the video and couldn't help but feel connected to the host. She has such a warm and genuine personality. It is nice to see authenticity on YT and such a rare thing these days. Looking forward to checking out more content from this channel.

  • @leolataylor5767
    @leolataylor5767 3 роки тому

    Great cake making!

  • @brentanoschool
    @brentanoschool 3 роки тому +5

    to 2 boxes choc cake mix I added: 1 box choc instant pudding - 2 extra eggs - orange juice instead of water - 1 t vanilla - glazed it with a heated jar of orange jam

  • @CBrown9758
    @CBrown9758 3 роки тому

    This was Super Cool! I enjoyed the entire experiment.#1👍

  • @mrs.kristophermartinez4927
    @mrs.kristophermartinez4927 3 роки тому

    This was absolutely helpful AND entertaining I love u guys!!! SUBBED

  • @suzettecoates5885
    @suzettecoates5885 2 роки тому

    Great tips!

  • @tikar8982
    @tikar8982 10 місяців тому

    I'm about to try a boxed chocolate cake with buttermilk, an extra egg, vanilla bean and browned butter. Fingers crossed it comes out yummy 😋 Thanks for these tips!!! Also, I'm making 7 minute frosting for the top.

  • @kathyroe1875
    @kathyroe1875 4 роки тому +1

    thank you!

  • @michaelmartin1525
    @michaelmartin1525 5 місяців тому

    Late 3 years to the cake box party. I recently whipped up a Dundee fruit cake using Duncan Hines yellow by shifting in one cup all purpose flour into the mix, half cup almond flour, 2 cups dried fruits mix with citrus peels and spices, 4 eggs, half cup chopped slivered almonds, half cup orange juice, half cup sour cream and 1 cup of melted butter. Came out really good. Taste wonderful indeed.

  • @marilynsfamilyvlog
    @marilynsfamilyvlog 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the tips 👍🏼

  • @lovendecor
    @lovendecor 2 місяці тому

    This was good lol, I really enjoyed this.

  • @BakingwithJayplusDan
    @BakingwithJayplusDan 3 роки тому

    Love this.

  • @luisaburciaga4279
    @luisaburciaga4279 4 роки тому +1

    You're so much fun to watch!

  • @gsmith5140
    @gsmith5140 4 роки тому +1

    This was fun. 😊

  • @beimnet7340
    @beimnet7340 3 роки тому

    Thank you, good trick

  • @lileelisamc.4722
    @lileelisamc.4722 3 роки тому +3

    yellow cake mix: pureed apricots and juice from apricots, solo almond filling (use like pudding) press halved, well drained, apricot slices into top of cake 1/2 way through baking. Dust with powdered sugar after cake is baked

  • @georgettewilliams115
    @georgettewilliams115 3 роки тому +46

    Another hack would be to add applesauce for moisture.

    • @cynthiacrawford1573
      @cynthiacrawford1573 3 роки тому +2

      But applesauce makes it go bad faster

    • @carol8696
      @carol8696 3 роки тому +2

      Hate wet moist cake and box cake it already to moist wet over sweet. Nothing new here have been these things for over 20 years even add a 1/2 cup of flour to give it some texture.

    • @cynthiacrawford1573
      @cynthiacrawford1573 3 роки тому +6

      @@carol8696 and sift the mix and extra flour too

    • @annamariethompson116
      @annamariethompson116 3 роки тому +2

      @@cynthiacrawford1573 oh,good to know.

  • @Free_Snooki
    @Free_Snooki 4 роки тому +30

    Those first two ladies meant business, lol. I was so nervous. Also, if those are Southern accents I hear, how cute.
    _🎂🙊🧡_

  • @Tawanalynn
    @Tawanalynn 3 роки тому +1

    I want a bite of all three!!! I love cake!

  • @celeshighlights430
    @celeshighlights430 3 роки тому

    This was a very good video thankyou for sharing some hacks 😊

  • @Clutching.My.Pearls
    @Clutching.My.Pearls 2 роки тому +1

    I'm NOT A BAKER, so I'm going to make the Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme and jazz it up with zest, lemon juice, melted butter, the pudding, and extra eggs, then into a Bundt pan. I'll make my own glaze adding fresh lemon juice and zest to the confectioners sugar and cross my fingers for my friends' sons' graduation party coming up soon!! Thanks so much for these great tips.

  • @jamiepultrum543
    @jamiepultrum543 2 роки тому

    I love this video!!!

  • @DonnaMariaDixson
    @DonnaMariaDixson 4 роки тому +29

    I’ve used that recipe for years now but with chocolate cake mix w/Kahlúa and Lemon cake mix w/Lemonchello

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +1

      Sounds great!

    • @iCarilloninChrist
      @iCarilloninChrist 4 роки тому +4

      Ermagersh ... sounds delish !!! I've got everything for the chocolate cake 'n Kahlua [ 'n wish I had everything to make the Lemonchello !!! ] BTW ... adding mayo is "trick" used by my friend for decades ... she is very successful caterer in Miami Beach !

    • @robind8149
      @robind8149 3 роки тому

      Donna Maria Dixson - May I please ask what exactly goes into the chocolate mix/Kahlúa combo... and in what amounts? I definitely want to try it!!!😋

    • @DonnaMariaDixson
      @DonnaMariaDixson 3 роки тому +2

      @@robind8149
      1box German Chocolate Cake Mix
      1c sour cream
      1pkg (3.4oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
      4 lg eggs
      1/2 C Veg Oil
      1/2C Milk
      4tbs Kahlúa (Coffee)
      6oz chocolate Chips
      Glaze:
      1/2C Whipping Creme
      1C chocolate chips
      Preheat oven to 350
      Grease & Flour a10-in Bundt Pan
      Mix liquid ingredients in a large bowl
      Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl Add to liquid ingredients in small batches & mix well
      Fold in chocolate chips last
      Bake for 45-50 min
      Allow to cool before removing from the pan
      Icing:
      Place cream & chips in a small pot over medium heat & stir until smooth. While warm drizzle over the top of cooled Bundt pan. It also works in the microwave

    • @DonnaMariaDixson
      @DonnaMariaDixson 3 роки тому +1

      Better Than Sex Cake

  • @AtomiStars
    @AtomiStars 3 роки тому +2

    I add mayo to my biscuits & roll mix!.. they're great.

  • @susanlane4728
    @susanlane4728 2 роки тому

    cant wait to try these hacks

  • @lilbirdie4516
    @lilbirdie4516 4 роки тому +18

    Best hack for box cake. Applesauce! Regardless of the flavor of the cake. Applesauce & 4 eggs. Try it. You'll be amazed.

    • @myrecipes
      @myrecipes  4 роки тому +1

      Nice!

    • @loveinautumn3978
      @loveinautumn3978 4 роки тому +2

      What would I be using the applesauce in place of?

    • @margaretbedwell58
      @margaretbedwell58 3 роки тому +1

      @@loveinautumn3978 in place of the oil.

    • @daisymae3883
      @daisymae3883 3 роки тому +3

      How much applesauce?

    • @constancemiller3753
      @constancemiller3753 3 роки тому +1

      Always use ilk, applesauce, separate eggs and whip whites to be folded in after batter is mixed.

  • @susanhaynes4502
    @susanhaynes4502 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this and you

  • @silvrliit
    @silvrliit 3 роки тому +4

    Good job! I am a bonafide baked goods snob, I always make my baked goodies from scratch, but every once in a while I get a hankering for that naughty boxed white cake taste from childhood- but I can’t stand the dry crumbly texture! Gonna try a few of your hacks tomorrow! I think I’m gonna try buttermilk tho- and butter to see if that might not fix the texture a bit more to my liking, Thanks!

    • @silvrliit
      @silvrliit 3 роки тому +1

      Made it! So I substituted some organic soured milk (essential buttermilk) I had for water -organic butter for the oil it asks for, organic whole eggs instead of just the whites- and a teaspoon of organic vanilla. It whipped up very nicely - thicker smoothness more like a scratch cake, which I was excited for- and it baked up better looking than the box one would! A much denser crumb not gummy and very moist. I reduced about 1/2 c of pineapple juice- dash of lemon juice, nutmeg and ginger- and oh yes about a 1/3c powdered sugar to thicken and curb a bit of bitterness of pineapple and lemon juice. Turned out great -Thanks for your suggestions! 😋✨

  • @imliz100
    @imliz100 3 роки тому +1

    Super cute vid! Thanks!