{"id":25660,"date":"2025-06-30T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/?p=25660"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:19:50","slug":"how-to-make-boxed-cake-mix-taste-homemade-so-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/how-to-make-boxed-cake-mix-taste-homemade-so-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade \u2013 So Easy!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em>If you&rsquo;re wondering how to make box cake mix taste homemade, give this box cake mix hack a whirl!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244073 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"testing boxed cake hacks 2 seperate cakes \" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/testing-cake-hacks-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\">Grab a <a target=\"_blank\">boxed cake<\/a> mix and let&rsquo;s bake! With a few simple tips, you can turn a cheap mix into a bakery-worthy cake&mdash;no one will even guess it started as a $1 boxed mix that came from your pantry! I love baking from scratch, but store-bought mixes are a quick, convenient option I always keep on hand for easy <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipe-type\/desserts\/\">dessert recipes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244108 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"mixing up cake mix from boxed cake to taste like a bakery style cake\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mixing-up-cake-mix-rom-boxed-cake-to-taste-like-a-bakery-style-cake-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\">I tested out these 3 common tips that are supposed to enhance a box of cake mix to make it taste more like a high-end bakery. Plus, to really give these tips a fair test, I decided to<em> also<\/em> make one cake using the exact ingredients and directions from the box without doing anything additional.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Let&rsquo;s just say my results were AMAZING using these simple box cake hacks!<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\"><em>Moving forward, this is definitely how I&rsquo;ll be baking a boxed cake! I was so excited about this that I even created a short video for ya.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Hack Boxed Cake Mix to Taste like Bakery Quality\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/plefEtLNMiM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-11\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Can&rsquo;t see the video above? <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/plefEtLNMiM\" target=\"_blank\">Check it out on YouTube<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10247423 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"big slice of chocolate cake with sprinkles \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chocolatecake.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-40\"><strong>Must-Try Box Cake Hacks:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-41\">Instead of using water, use milk.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\">Instead of using 3 eggs like the box calls for, use 5 eggs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-43\">Instead of using vegetable oil, use melted butter and double the amount suggested on the box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\"><em>Hip Tip: If you want it even moister, try adding a tablespoon of mayo!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244174 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"pouring cake batter in a pan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pouring-cake-batter-in-a-pan-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-45\"><strong>On the cake with the enhancements, I noticed these differences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\">The cake&rsquo;s batter was <strong>thicker<\/strong> in texture before baking, and after baking, the cake was taller and fluffier. It had a noticeably softer and <strong>moister<\/strong> texture that was not crumbly <em>at all<\/em> in comparison. The <strong>taste was richer<\/strong> and honestly overall much BETTER and tastier!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244134 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"two cakes side by side comparing box cake hacks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/two-cakes-side-by-side-comparing-cake-hacks-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10244191 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"homemade chocolate frosting\" width=\"1200\" height=\"672\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/homemade-chocolate-frosting-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10247414 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"putting chocolate buttercream frosting on cake\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/frosting-cakes.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/best-buttercream-frosting-recipe\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10244203 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"spreading chocolate icing on a cake\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/spreading-chocolate-icing-on-a-cake-.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10247415 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"chocolate cake with slice gone \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cake-slice.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244214 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"up close slice of boxed cake slice using hacks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/up-close-slice-of-boxed-cake-slice-using-hacks-.png\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\">\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"padding-bottom small ad-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/9782337\/h2s_sb_4cluster_1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-center\" style=\"min-width: 728px;min-height: 90px\">\n<div class=\"H2S_GV_3_Desktop\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<div class=\"flex-container flex-dir-column align-top\">\n<h2>Bakery-Style Cake From Boxed Cake Mix<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-time\">\n<p>yield: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">10 SERVINGS<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tprep time: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">15 MINUTES<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tcook time: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">28 MINUTES<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\ttotal time: <span class=\"recipe-time-detail\">43 MINUTES<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i>Simple recipe swaps that will make your store-bought cake mix taste like it was made-from-scratch at a fancy bakery.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Ingredients<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/b7Au1\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 box of cake mix, around 15 oz., any brand &amp; flavor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 eggs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\/3 cup butter, melted\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup milk\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9&#8243;x13&#8243; baking dish.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, and milk.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Use a mixer and beat the mixture on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Pour the batter into a 9&#8243;x13&#8243; greased cake pan, and spread it evenly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Bake for 23-28 minutes, or according to box directions. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Let the cake cool and frost the cake as desired. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/best-buttercream-frosting-recipe\/\" rel=\"\">this homemade buttercream<\/a> recipe &#8211; it&#8217;s delicious!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"disclaimer\"><i>Brought to you by Hip2Save.<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/hip2save_c4db4_hip2save?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F12116%2F565706%2F9383%3Fveh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp_000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FDuncan-Hines-Classic-Yellow-Deliciously-Moist-Cake-Mix-15-25-oz%252F46180255&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fhip2save.com%2Frecipes%2Fbox-cake-mix-hacks%2F&amp;event_type=click&amp;devicetype=desktop\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244072 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"ingredients to enhance a boxed cake mix\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ingredients-to-enhance-a-boxed-cake-mix-.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Extra tips to consider when trying these box cake hacks:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-30\">You can always use store-bought <a target=\"_blank\">frosting<\/a> to save time, but if you&rsquo;re looking for a super-easy and delicious recipe, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/best-buttercream-frosting-recipe\/\" rel=\"\">buttercream frosting recipe<\/a>. I doubled it here and used it to frost both cakes. SO good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-31\">I love a yummy box of <a target=\"_blank\">yellow cake<\/a> mix, and that&rsquo;s what I used for my testing, but you can try this on any flavor or brand you have on hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-32\">Want to bake round cakes or cupcakes? I used the same suggested bake times on the box, so just reference it for other bake times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10244062 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman with a piece of cake\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-with-a-piece-of-cake-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-33\"><em>These small changes make a big impact on boxed cake results!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\">I was honestly kind of surprised that these little tweaks would result in such a great-tasting cake and one that would be noticeably better than the basic cake!<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\">I did a taste test using my family by providing them with a bite of each cake to tell me which one tasted better. Everyone picked the one using these cake hacks!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10245965 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Boxed Cake Mix Hack\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Boxed-Cake-Mix-Hack-Jenna-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-36\"><strong>My team member and taste-tester extraordinaire Jenna had this to say:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-37\"><em>&ldquo;The differences you listed are all true! This had a nice, thick batter, and it was tall &amp; fluffy, it was super soft and moist too, and not at all crumbly. And the best part? It was so rich and delicious! What an easy and fun hack! I used a yellow cake mix, and I made two kinds of frosting. Half Old Fashioned Brown Sugar Frosting and half Vanilla Buttercream &ndash; YUM!&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead ai-optimize-38\"><strong>Try this<a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/recipes\/strawberry-cake\/\"> yummy strawberry cake<\/a> next &ndash; it actually uses a box of cake mix, too!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering how to make box cake mix taste homemade, give this box cake mix hack a whirl! Grab a boxed cake mix and let&rsquo;s bake! With a few simple tips, you can turn a cheap mix into a bakery-worthy cake&mdash;no one will even guess it started as a $1 boxed mix that came from your pantry! I love [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25662,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25660"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25676,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25660\/revisions\/25676"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.singhaparatech.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}