There’s just nothing like a big piece of homemade chocolate cake with creamy, chocolate frosting and a tall glass of milk.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to make a recipe from scratch. And If I do have time, will it turn out awesome every time? So, I have a little trick up my sleeve to make a Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade!

On some occasions, I turn to a doctored up cake mix to get the best cake and cupcakes around!

10 Tricks To Make A Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade

Did you know that most professional cake makers use boxed cake mixes?  They do!

I had no idea until I saw one of our town’s biggest wedding cake bakers checking out at the store with powdered sugar, butter, eggs and several boxes of Duncan Hines White Cake Mix! I couldn’t believe it!

I could have sworn her cakes were homemade!

Come to find out from a trusted friend that is known for her amazing cakes, that they even teach bakers in Wilton classes that you really can’t beat a Duncan Hines mix these days! WOW!

Apparently, the box mixes include the perfect mix of ingredients for a perfectly finished cake – every time! So, you HAVE TO TRY IT!

I pulled out a box cake mix, added in some ingredients that made it taste a little more “homemade”, baked it and added my homemade buttercream frosting. (See me make buttercream frosting below! )

Yep! It tasted just like it was made from scratch! I was sold.

There is definitely a time for a homemade, from scratch cake – but there is also a time for doctoring up a boxed mix to make it taste just like homemade.

Here are my 10 Tricks to Make A Box Cake Mix Taste Like Homemade!

Try adding a few of these tips to your box cake mix to make it taste just like homemade!

Milk. Use whole milk instead of water. It gives it a denser texture like homemade.
Eggs. Use 3-4 eggs instead of 2 for a richer taste.
Sugar & Flour. Add 1/4- 1 cup sugar and flour to your cake mix.
Coffee. For chocolate cakes, use strong brewed coffee instead of water to deepen the flavor.
Sour Cream. Add in 1/2 cup sour cream to add a more dense, rich flavor.
Pudding. Add a small instant pudding box to the mix to add moisture and flavor.
Vanilla & Salt. Add in a teaspoon of vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of salt the mix.
Butter. Use melted butter in the place of vegetable oil for richer taste.
Mix Ins – Add a handful of chocolate chips, fruit or nuts to personalize your cake.
Frosting. Make homemade frosting! This is a MUST for cakes. It makes all the difference in the world!

That’s it! Try a few of these tricks the next time you have a cake to bake. I have a feeling you will be reaching for a box mix more often!

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