How to Make Perfect Cakes from a Boxed Cake Mix
This week, I am answering all of your questions about how I make boxed cakes taste like your favorite bakery cake! My “cake mix magic method” is versatile, fail-proof, and simple to follow.
Episode At A Glance:
While many of us love the taste of homemade cakes, few of us have the time to make them from scratch. For years now, I have been formulating my “cake mix magic method” to turn store-bought mixes into fabulous homemade treats. My method of “doctoring” is basically the same for every cake mix, with a few tweaks based on the flavor of the cake. This week on the SavvyCast, I share my tried-and-true formula, my favorite add-ins for different mixes, and the best ways to glaze your cakes.
The Cake Mix Magic Method
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 (3.9 oz) box of instant pudding mix
- 1/2 c sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 cup sour cream
Questions Answered In This Episode:
- What is the cake mix magic method?
- How can I customize the cake mix magic method to different flavored cake mixes?
- How can I flash-freeze my cakes?
- What are the best add-ins to send the cake over the top?
- What are your favorite bundt pans?
- How can I keep my cake from breaking?
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Heart-shaped bundt pan
- Brilliance bundt pan
- Elegant Party bundt pan
- Six-cup bundt pan
- Annieglass Cake Stands
- Spectacular Red Velvet Cake
- The Best White Cake You Will Ever Make
- The Best Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Delicious Bundt Pan Carrot Cake
- Sensational Strawberry Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze
- Easy and Delicious Lemon Poppyseed Cake
- The Best Funfetti Bundt Cake
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Yes!!!
Use Lemon instant pudding..
Sorry it didn’t turn out for you!!!
I tried this. Worst cake I’ve ever had. It was DRY and the texture was awful. Won’t make that mistake again!
Thank you, Brenda!!
Best box cake greatness I have tried! This was very moist, I did substitute water for milk and only used 2 tbsp of sugar! Soooo yummy, thank you
Hi Emily! You only use my recipe~dont worry about the one on the box!!! You can use lemon, vanilla or cheesecake instant pudding for the lemon. All work!!!
For the How to Make Perfect Cakes from a Boxed Cake Mix do you have to follow the recipe on the box than add your :
1 (3.9 oz) box of instant pudding mix
1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup oil
1 cup sour cream
Or you just add this to your dry cake mix?
Also if you want to make a lemon cake is it just vanilla instant pudding?