Copycat Duncan Hines Boxed Cake Mix
Recreate the magic of your favorite boxed dessert with this Copycat Duncan Hines Boxed Cake Mix recipe! Perfect for nostalgic cake lovers, this DIY version brings you all the fluffy, moist goodness of a store-bought mix using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, powdered milk, and baking powder. Enhanced with rich butter, creamy vanilla, and a trio of eggs, this easy-to-make batter comes together in just 15 minutes and bakes to golden perfection in under 30. Whether you're preparing a classic birthday cake or a simple sweet treat, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results at home. Say goodbye to preservatives and hello to homemade decadence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Cut the softened butter into small pieces and add it to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and beat using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan(s) by greasing them with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dusting with flour.
Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan(s). Use a spatula to level the surface of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the pan(s) from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.7 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 878 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 3007 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 611.8 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 376.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1423 mg | 30% | |
*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.
