Cake Mix
Create moist, fluffy homemade cakes in no time with this versatile DIY Cake Mix recipe! Perfect for bakers looking to save time without sacrificing quality, this mix combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, brought together with cold, cubed butter for a tender crumb. The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity—you can prepare a batch in just 15 minutes and store it in the refrigerator or freezer for up to three months, ready to use whenever the cake craving hits. Customize your cakes with your choice of wet ingredients like eggs, milk, and vanilla to suit any occasion, from classic vanilla to rich chocolate creations. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute celebrations, this make-ahead cake mix is your new baking secret weapon! Keywords: homemade cake mix, easy cake recipe base, DIY baking mix.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure everything is evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to melt the butter with your hands.
Store the cake mix in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to bake a cake, measure out 3 cups of this mix as a base. Add wet ingredients like eggs, milk, and vanilla (amounts depending on your specific recipe) to create your desired cake batter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 3505 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 680.1 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
