8 Reviews of Make Your Own Cake Mix

From: Chef #490764

On Jul 27, 2007

This was a delightful treat. I made the spice cake (cupcakes). The only change I made was that I used canola oil instead of the vegetable shortening. I put the dry ingredients in processor and added the oil through feed tube til well processed.

From: justcallmetoni

On Jul 24, 2007

My interest in this recipe stems from a couple of different things. Aside from being more economical, I wanted something which could be divided to make mini-batches suitable for my small household (me). Eventually, I'd like to tinker to see if it would be possible to have a cake mix which is lower in fat and sugar. For my first go around (on which this review is based) I used the stated amount of shortening (butter flavored Crisco) and replaced 1/4 cup of the sugar with Splenda. Made a quarter batch (1 cup plus 2 teaspoons of mix) and combined it with the right amount of milk, vanilla and 1 egg white. Made two large cupcakes with the batter. The results were perfect and just like a cake mix cake. Good crumb, nice and moist and a snap to put together. Looking forward to trying other variations. Thanks for the great addition to my pantry.

From: Debber

On Feb 14, 2007

Economical and SMART to have your own cake mix on hand--most people have all the ingredients on hand all the time! So...we made up a batch, and then whipped up a Spice Cake which miraculously turned into a heart-shaped Valentine cake, plus we used #55965 (Fluffy White Frosting) to frost it--using brown sugar for a caramel flavor. DD (11 yo) was thrilled that Mom could be SOOOOOO creative. Maybe my step-by-step pics will help someone figure out how to use a round and square cake to make a heart. Good job PattiKay in LA!

From: French Tart

On Jan 23, 2007

A very handy mix to have in your pantry - I made the "mix" last night & made a cake from it today. I decided on the Spice cake version of suggested cakes - it turned out very well. I changed the measurements very slightly, I rounded the cake flour - Self Raising flour, up to 2 cups; as you can see by the photo, it seemed to work. This was my choice from a recent tag game & I recommend this recipe as a keeper!

From: FrannieJ

On May 10, 2007

This is a great recipe. I seldom have cake mixes on hand and wanted to make a lemon cake today that required one. The recipe also called for instant vanilla pudding, which I thought I had, but didn't...so I substituted a box of orange instant pudding and a tsp of lemon flavoring...then glazed with lemon juice and powdered sugar mix....what a great substitution...the cake had a bit of a crunch to the crust, center was moist and flavorful....DH asked me to write down what I had done so I could do it again...next time will make a coconut "filling" for the tunnel in the bundt pan.... Thanks for sharing...

From: Boomette

On Apr 26, 2008

Very easy to do. I did half of it cause I wanted just a little cake. And I did the spice cake version. But I didn't add sugar for the spice cake version. Thanks Pattikay. Made for Zaar Star Game. I'll do this anytime I need a cake mix for other recipes (when I will have no more cake mix in the pantry LOL)

From: WI Cheesehead

On Feb 10, 2008

I used 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white and used canola oil, since I was using it right away. My son made it and we added 1 C of crushed oreos to the batter. It might have made it a bit drier (or maybe it was baked a bit too long)and my son decided he didn't like the addition! :lol: I baked it in a bundt pan at 350° for 45 minutes and topped with Chocolate Fluff Icing. Made for Zaar Stars.

From: Chohertz

On Oct 17, 2009

Great recipe I will use again. I took the advice of one reviewer and subbed canola oil for shortening. I did add 1/4-1/2 t each of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger. Also added 2 t of vanilla. Thanks for sharing.