Cake Mix Cake That Tastes Homemade
Unleash the secret to bakery-quality desserts with our "Cake Mix Cake That Tastes Homemade" recipe! By using a simple boxed cake mix as the base and enhancing it with pantry staples like flour, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, this recipe transforms a shortcut into a showstopper. The melted butter and rich sour cream create a moist, tender crumb that rivals any from-scratch cake, while optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts allow for endless customization. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and baked to golden perfection, this versatile cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight treat or a celebration centerpiece. Finish it with your favorite frosting and prepare for rave reviews—no one will suspect it started with a box!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box boxed cake mix (any flavor)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)
- 1 container or homemade batch frosting of choice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the boxed cake mix, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Add the sour cream, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt to the dry ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds to combine, then increase to medium speed and mix for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
If using mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit, fold them into the batter gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan(s), smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes (for a 9x13 pan) or 25-30 minutes (for two 8-inch pans), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake(s) from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Once fully cooled, frost with your frosting of choice and decorate as desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy a cake that tastes like it was made completely from scratch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.2 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.0 g | 850% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1137 mg | 379% | |
| Sodium | 5272 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 819.5 g | 298% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 535.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.9 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 1562 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
