Cake Mix Extender
Take your boxed cake mix to the next level with this easy and versatile Cake Mix Extender recipe! Perfect for adding extra volume, flavor, and moisture to any standard cake mix, this simple hack uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract to create a homemade touch that elevates your dessert. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few additional ingredients, this recipe seamlessly enhances your cake's texture and richness while stretching your batter to make more servings—ideal for parties, celebrations, or large gatherings. Pair it with your favorite frosting, and you'll have a bakery-level dessert that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the box of your cake mix, and prepare your baking pans as directed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and mix it with the milk and vanilla extract.
Prepare your boxed cake mix batter according to the package instructions in a large mixing bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the cake mix batter, alternating with the wet ingredients mixture, and stir until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Pour the extended batter into your prepared baking pans, filling them no more than two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
Bake the cake(s) according to the time guidelines on the boxed cake mix, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The cake is ready when the toothpick comes out clean.
Remove the cake(s) from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and decorate the cake as desired, then slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
