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DIY: Homemade Yellow Cake Batter Mix

August 28, 2012 63 comments
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It has probably been five years since Ive used box cake mixes with any sort of regularity. Back in the day, I would bake one up in a 913-inch pan and then proceed to slather a can of chocolate frosting over the top. I think Ive made some serious kitchen strides since those days, but leave it to all of those popular cake batter recipes to keep me tethered to cake mixes. Between cake batter ice cream, fudge, pancakes, and the zillion other recipe variations, not to mention all of the dump cake recipes that I keep seeing, I cant seem to escape cake mixes. I havent made many of those recipes, mostly because I have really made a conscious effort over the last couple of years to eliminate a large majority of overly processed products from my kitchen. Anything that I can make homemade, I do. That includes cake, of course, but what about all of those recipes that call for cake mix, straight from the box? I was left in a quandary, until I happened upon this recipe. Leave it to the people at Americas Test Kitchens to come up with the answer. This quick, homemade mix is the perfect solution!
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This mix takes literally minutes to throw together, and you can keep it in a zip-top bag in your freezer for up to 2 months. I am totally thrilled at the idea of never having to skip past a recipe because it calls for cake mix. My plan is to use this mixture anytime a recipe calls for dry cake mix. If youre interested in using the mix to bake a cake, be sure to check out the link in the note below for instructions. Look out cake batter recipes, here I come!
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DIY: Homemade Yellow Cake Batter Mix

Yield: 5 cups cake mix Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups granulated sugar 1 cups all-purpose flour 1 cups cake flour cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cut in -inch cubes and cold 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sugar, both flours, milk powder, baking powder and salt. Process for 15 seconds. Add the pieces of butter and lightly toss with a fork so they are coated with the flour mixture. Sprinkle the vanilla over the top. Pulse until the mixture is fine and crumbly, about 10 one-second pulses. Use immediately or store in an airtight bag or container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Note: For instructions on how to make an actual cake with this mix, please visit Mel's Kitchen Cafe.
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(Recipe adapted from Cook's Country; originally seen on Pennies on a Platter) posted in DIY Recipes 63 comments
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63 Responses to DIY: Homemade Yellow Cake Batter Mix

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Sommer@ASpicyPerspective on August 28, 2012 at 12:11 am
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What an amazing idea! So many fantastic creations come from yellow cake mix. Reply 2. 2
Averie @ Averie Cooks on August 28, 2012 at 12:22 am Awesome recreation! I love yellow cake mix. Ironically I just posted a from-scratch cake because Im trying to use less cake mix so loving this scratch version of cake mix. Dry milk powder and cake flour nice! Reply 3. 3
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes on August 28, 2012 at 12:51 am SO awesome! I was always wondering about trying to make my own for all those cake batter recipes I see floating around out there. Reply 4. 4
Maria Vivian on August 28, 2012 at 3:37 am What can I substitute for the milk powder? I am lactose-intolerant. Thanks. Reply
Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Hi Maria, I have heard of soy milk powder and rice milk powder. If you can find them, both would be a good substitute. Reply
Maria Vivian on September 27th, 2012 at 1:46 pm Thanks. Ill try looking for those. Hope it comes out the same. Reply 5. 5
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Seima Bakes on August 28, 2012 at 4:08 am This is great! In my place its hard to get a good cake mix,despite the fact that I dont like to use cake mix,making one myself would be a fun change! This would definitely help to make baking a lot quicker in my home. Thanks! Reply 6. 6
Carole @ The Sweet Chick on August 28, 2012 at 6:35 am This is perfect. Thanks. Reply 7. 7
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar on August 28, 2012 at 6:36 am Such a great idea! Reply 8. 8
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers on August 28, 2012 at 6:38 am What what a fantastic idea! I love this!! Great idea, especially when you need an emergency cake and you dont have time to go to the store to get the boxed stuff!!! Reply 9. 9
shelly (cookies and cups) on August 28, 2012 at 6:52 am This is so awesome! I am totally going to try this! Reply 10. 10
Blog is the New Black on August 28, 2012 at 7:28 am GREAT post! Reply
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Deauna on August 28, 2012 at 8:14 am Thanks for this post! I dont like using boxed cake mixes either so I usually pass up all recipes calling for it. Now I dont have to do that anymore. Reply 12. 12
Jessica @ Portuguese Girl Cooks on August 28, 2012 at 8:29 am Love this idea! Reply 13. 13
Jill on August 28, 2012 at 9:24 am Ooooh, I love this! What a great idea! Reply 14. 14
Cate on August 28, 2012 at 9:49 am Im so happy you posted this! I havent bought a mix in years because of all the additives. This is great to keep on hand! Reply 15. 15
Annie @ Annie's City Kitchen on August 28, 2012 at 10:08 am This is the best thing ever! I love the idea of having this on-hand and ready to use. Ill be making this tonight! Reply 16. 16
Gail on August 28, 2012 at 10:12 am Call me dense; maybe I skimmed the blog too quickly; but why not just make a cake from scratch, unless this is something you want to make ahead of time? Its a pretty cool idea, but I cant get the advantage of it . . . if Im going to use it right away, why not just pull out the favorite cake from
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scratch recipe? Im not being sassy or nasty, just dense . . . I also dont own a food processorwould a good stand mixer work if I did try it? Reply
Virginia on August 29th, 2012 at 7:35 pm The purpose of the recipe is not to make straight yellow cakes with the mix. Instead, this is for recipes that use yellow box cake mix as an ingredientlike cake mix cookies, cake batter flavored ice cream, dessert bars, etc. Many recipes call for cake mix with no clarification of a home-made substitute. So now you can truly use homemade, natural, less processed ingredients for each item in your recipes. I hope this helps your confusion! =) Reply
Gail on August 29th, 2012 at 9:36 pm Thanks, Virginia! I was out of town for a couple of days, so just catching up. This does make sense to me now. In thinking about it, I was thinking about the purity of the cake mix over processed foods. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts with me! Reply
heidid26 on September 25th, 2012 at 2:56 pm The purpose of this is that a lot of fun recipes floating around right now call for dry yellow cake mix from the box. You dont use the whole cake mix in this recipes and you dont make up the actual cake. Its used to add the birthday cake flavor to other recipes. Youre right, if youre going to make it right away, why not pull out a from scratch recipe unless you want to have this ready on hand for emergencies. This recipe is more for the purpose of adding the cake flavor to other recipes that arent for a cake. Reply 17. 17
Nikki @Pennies on a Platter on August 28, 2012 at 10:30 am Yay! Another freezer graced with this lovely cake mix! I seriously have been obsessed with this for the last month and wanting to throw it into everything, so watch out!
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Laura Dembowski on August 28, 2012 at 11:31 am I love all your homemade versions of packaged ingredients. I once only made cakes with boxed mix, but now I cannot imagine a day that I would even buy it. Like you, this has left me out of the plethora of cake batter recipes. Its nice to know theres a homemade alternative that I can use Reply 19. 19
Stephanie on August 28, 2012 at 11:45 am What a great idea! Ill definitely be stocking myself up with this! Thanks! Reply 20. 20
Ruth on August 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm I really like this recipe and I plan to use it real soon with the holidays soon to be coming up. But I have a question which is do you add the other ingredients to it like it says on the cake box. I will admit that I am new at doing my some of my cooking from scratch. I like cooking that way, it makes me feel that it comes from the heart and not the box. Reply
Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 1:04 pm Hi Ruth, I posted this as an alternative to box cake mix when cake batter flavored recipes call for a mix. However, if youd like to use it to make an actual cake, see the instructions here: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/06/homemade-yellow-cake-mix.html (I included this link at the end of the post, but you may have missed it.) Reply 21. 21
Annie @ Annie's Noms on August 28, 2012 at 12:32 pm Thank you so much!! Ive seen so many amazing recipes, but then when I read the ingredient list it says box of cake mix and Im immediately put off, this will come in so handy Reply
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Mercedes (Satisfy My Sweet Tooth) on August 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm I love this! What a great thing to have in your freezer! It has been years since I have purchased a cake mix also, but youre right that there are so many recipes that call for funfetti mix or yellow cake mix and this will be so handy! Reply 23. 23
BRIDGETT on August 28, 2012 at 1:21 pm hmmmm so, where are the wet ingredients? Reply
S.Lynn on September 6th, 2012 at 12:55 pm See the link to Mels kitchen cafe. Reply 24. 24
Annamaria on August 28, 2012 at 2:04 pm Great post. Now theres no need to run out and buy a cake mix if your recipe calls for one you can just use the ingredients in your pantry. Reply 25. 25
Dana Smith on August 28, 2012 at 2:55 pm Yet another reason you are my hero. I HATE using box mixes and have been looking for a recipe for yellow cake mix. I can use this for cake batter ice cream AND for my gooey butter cake cookies. I cant wait to try it out! Thank you!! Reply 26. 26
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet on August 28, 2012 at 3:23 pm I feel the same way about cake mixes. Havent bought one for a while now. But there is a lot of
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recipes that I want to make and they all use cake mix. THIS is amazing! Nothing better than a homemade! Thanks, Michelle! Reply 27. 27
Joy on August 28, 2012 at 5:12 pm Ive been on the hunt for a great homemade box mix so that I can make all those recipes Ive shied away from in the past I like to do all my baking from scratch. But I have a question: Is the recipe as written equivalent to 1 box cake mix? Most of the recipes Ive seen dont specify a number of cups of mix needed, rather they just say 1 box. If you could let me know whenever you get a chance. Id REALLY appreciate it. Thanks so much! Reply
Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 1:03 pm Hi Joy, Yes, this is the equivalent of 1 box of cake mix. Reply 28. 28
Riley on August 28, 2012 at 6:15 pm Brilliant! This is such a cool idea! Reply 29. 29
Megan on August 28, 2012 at 6:52 pm Yay! I love yellow cake out of the box but hate the idea of eating cake from a box. You have just solved my dilemma! Reply 30. 30
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} on August 28, 2012 at 8:23 pm Love, love, LOVE that youve posted a recipe for a yellow cake batter box mix without all the over processed crap. Here in the UK, box mixes are a little over priced for what they are and I always have the mentality that its just as simple to make your own from scratch. Love that youve provided a recipe for this. Its going to make my life so much easier.
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Mary on August 29, 2012 at 5:13 am Quick question this recipe makes 5 cups of cake mix, but how many cups usually come in one box? In other words, does this one recipe make more than one box mix? Reply
Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 4:28 pm Hi Mary, No, this is equivalent to one box of mix. Most mixes yield 4.5 to 5 cups. Reply
mechellebelle on January 26th, 2013 at 7:37 pm Thanks for answering this one. I had the same question as the recipe I want to try calls for one box of mix. I too dislike box mixes. They never taste anywhere near as good as a homemade scratch cake! I am to the point that if I know a cake is made from a mix and a plastic tub of frosting, I will decline it, saying sorry, I am full! haha Reply 32. 32
Tracey on August 29, 2012 at 12:54 pm Ive had this recipe on my to-do list for a while but never seem to get around to it. Im so excited about it! No more half empty boxes of cake mix in the pantry from all the cake batter recipes I want to try Reply 33. 33
shawn on August 30, 2012 at 2:45 pm if you are good at math (i ask my hubby) a regular box of cake mix before sizes changed was 18.25 ounces. a cup is 8 ounces. usually thats fluid but it does roughly translate to flour and stuff. somebody should measure out a cake mix from the box and do a comparison and then let the rest of us mathematically challenged know the results! i would estimate that youd need two and a half cups of this to equal one box of mix but dont quote me. Reply
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Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 4:38 pm Hi Shawn, A cup of all-purpose flour weighs in around 4.5 ounces, and depending on the protein content could be as little as 4.25 ounces or as much as 5 ounces, it all depends. Different ingredients have much different volumes, which can affect weighing and measuring. The 8 ounces = 1 cup measure is only accurate for fluid liquids. Reply 34. 34
Amanda A on August 31, 2012 at 12:03 am yay! I would rather have homemade than box mix! Thanks for sharing. Reply 35. 35
Ardex Cd Fine Concrete Dressing on September 10, 2012 at 6:57 pm I love it its probably better for you too no secret mystery ingredients! Reply 36. 36
heidid26 on September 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm Have you tried making it with all-purpose flour only and not using the cake flour? Im curious if it changes anything, especially if youre not using it to actually make a cake. Reply
Michelle on September 27th, 2012 at 10:04 am I have not tried changing flours in the recipe, although the cake flour will make it a little lighter and not as weighed-down as the all-purpose. Reply 37. 37
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife on September 25, 2012 at 7:33 pm ooo I am so glad I found this! I dont have a problem with cake mix but when I cake make
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something from scratch, I always like that better. Im wondering If I can find a homemade white cake mix. hummmm. Reply 38. 38
Baker Program on September 28, 2012 at 7:03 am Discussions like this about a yellow cake are a good a way to promote and expand the topic. Great information. Nice work Michelle. Reply 39. 39
Turtlegirl73 on November 12, 2012 at 4:20 pm Thanks for the recipe! I did change it up bit and used Splenda sugar blend to make a dump cake for my diabetic dad. It worked perfectly. Reply 40. 40
Jocelyn on December 31, 2012 at 10:52 pm I used this to make Cake Batter Milkshakes for my kids. Fabulous! Reply 41. 41
Susan on February 9, 2013 at 12:39 pm Have you used this so far in any of your own recipes? I want to use it in a recipe for pumpkin bars that calls for yellow cake mix to make the crust and the topping. I am wondering if you used it, and what for. Thanks! Reply 42. 42
Anik on February 13, 2013 at 4:18 pm Thank you so much for this recipe. Im understanding your frustration when you say youve looked for a from scratch recipe and all you get are recipes that call for a cake mix!! grrrrr!! Why dont people want to bake from scratch anymore?? Reply
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Kathy on February 24, 2013 at 12:31 pm Unfortunately, I have made these substitutions twice now and both times the cake came out of the oven looking fabulous and immediately fell and caved in. Any ideas on what went wrong? Made all the substitutions as suggested. First time was using a yellow cake box cake and second time a french vanila box cake. Reply
Michelle on February 26th, 2013 at 5:21 pm Hi Kathy, Im confused. Did you use this mix to make a cake, or did you do something with a box cake mix? Reply 44. 44
Holly on February 25, 2013 at 11:39 am I found this recipe on pinterest. I made it exactly as you listed, but it looked like so much more than the equivellant of one box of cake mix, so I weighed it. As it is written, I was able to make two 19 oz mixes, with a scant two ounces remaining. I can see me having a bit more or less flour in each cup, but having twice as much weight as a single box is leaving me puzzled a to how you think this one recipe equals one box of mix. Thoughts? Reply
Ellie Robinson on April 28th, 2013 at 9:26 am This mix was perfect. Thank you, Michelle for sharing. Thank you Holly for the tip on making two mixes!! 1/2 the recipe is enough for dump cake and 1/2 for crust for a cheese cake I found on pinch it. I like the results of the mix bcz you can add more or less to the recipes out there that call for cake mix Reply 45. 45
Heather on March 8, 2013 at 9:18 am Thanks Michelle for posting this recipe! I re-posted it on to my site, bostongirlbakes.blogspot.com, and made some yummy cake batter blondies with it. Its so nice to know I dont have to go out and buy those preservative-laden mixes anymore!
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Heather Reply 46. 46
Abbey on March 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm I am curious about making a chocolate cake mix. Can you add cocoa to the mix, and if so how much would you recommend? Reply
Michelle on March 24th, 2013 at 9:54 am Hi Abbey, I havent tried doing this yet, so unfortunately I dont have a recommendation as to the amount of cocoa powder to try to make a chocolate mix. Reply 47. 47
BakerGirl on March 27, 2013 at 9:21 am Ok, have any of you actually USED this recipe to bake anything? Also, Im a little confused. Does this substitute boxed cake mix or is this just for giving recipes that birthday cake taste? I have a recipe for a Sunshine Cake Ingredients as follows: 1 Lemon 1 Orange 1 Carrot, Grated 3 Eggs I 160z Sour Cream 1 Package Yellow Cake Mix ***Can I use your recipe instead of the yellow cake mix and how much of it would I use?*** Thank you!! Reply
Michelle on March 28th, 2013 at 3:13 pm Yes, you could use this recipe. There are approximately 3 cups of dry mix in a box of cake mix, so thats how much of this you would use. Reply
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