Better Cake Mix
Transform your ordinary boxed cake mix into a bakery-worthy masterpiece with this "Better Cake Mix" recipe! By adding pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and a splash of vanilla, along with rich ingredients like sour cream and melted butter, this recipe elevates the boxed cake game to a whole new level of flavor and texture. The result? Moist, tender layers with just the right amount of sweetness, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you crave a homemade treat without the extra hassle. Ready in just 45 minutes and customizable with your favorite boxed mix flavor, this is the ultimate cake hack that delivers impressive results every single time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed cake mix (any flavor)
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 stick Unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the boxed cake mix (typically 350°F or 175°C). Grease and lightly flour your baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, pour in the dry boxed cake mix. Add the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar, stirring well to combine.
Add the milk, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Add the vanilla extract and sour cream to the mixture. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until the batter is smooth and slightly fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake according to the times listed on the cake mix box, but begin checking for doneness 5 minutes earlier than advised. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or decorating as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.3 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.4 g | 517% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 3918 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.1 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1383 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
