I absolutely love baking and I am no stranger when it comes to using boxes of cake mix and making it taste AMAZING! There are so many different ways to make a box cake taste homemade but it requires you to get creative. Box mixes are great for many things, but when it comes to taste, they’re lacking. Luckily, there are some easy ways to make your boxed cake taste homemade without having to make a cake entirely from scratch. In this article, you are going to learn “How to Make a Box Cake Taste Homemade.”
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Add an extra egg
The easiest way to make a box cake taste homemade is by adding an extra egg to the batter. This will give your cake more moisture and make it fluffy, which means you’ll get a higher rise. It will also help give the cake better texture and flavor—and who doesn’t want that?
Substitute water for milk
Using milk instead of water when making cake batter is one of the easiest ways to make a box cake taste homemade. Milk has more fat, which makes for a richer taste that’s hard to achieve with water alone. It also makes for a sweeter cake because it contains sugar (another benefit!). Use whole milk instead of skim milk—the fat from the whole milk gives you that rich flavor.
Simple Syrup
Another quick and easy way to make a box cake taste homemade is to add simple syrup to your cake. It’s something I’ve used in the past and I swear it’ll be a game-changer for your cakes. Simple syrup is simply sugar dissolved in water (1:1 ratio) and mixed together. After your cake has baked and cooled, take a pastry brush and brush the syrup onto your cake, before you frost it. Simple syrup helps the cake to stay moist and prevents it from drying out while also giving it some sweetness—a perfect combination!
Add Vanilla
Adding vanilla extract to your cake batter is an easy way to make a box cake taste homemade. Vanilla extract is usually inexpensive, and it only takes a small amount to make a difference in making your cake taste better. The amount you use depends on how strong of a vanilla flavor you want, but in general, I suggest adding one teaspoon to your batter (you can always add more if you like).
Homemade frosting
The best way to make a box cake taste homemade is to use homemade frosting (not canned). Unfortunately, canned frostings have a distinctively artificial flavor that ruins the experience of eating a delicious slice of cake. I promise you, It’s worth the time and effort to make your own, especially if you have access to farm-fresh eggs and butter or other high-quality ingredients that will help elevate the flavor of the frosting over canned frosting.
Not only does it taste better, but it also looks much more professional if you pipe it on with a piping bag and tip instead of smearing on canned frosting. If you’re not sure how to do this, watch videos online for step-by-step instructions.
Replace oil with butter
Often on the back of a box of cake mix, you will find that it calls for oil. If you have a choice between using butter or vegetable oil in your cake, go with unsalted butter. Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in your cake. Also, butter is more flavorful and more stable than vegetable oil. It won’t break down as quickly when exposed to heat, so it will give your cake a richer taste and texture.
Pudding mix
Pudding mix is a great way to make your cake taste homemade. It does this by adding more moisture and flavor. To use pudding mix, add it to your cake batter before you bake it. Just make sure to choose a flavor that will closely match your box of cake mix.
Freeze your cakes
Freezing your cakes is a great way to make a box cake taste homemade. Cakes that have been baked in the pan and frozen will be less dry and more moist when you thaw them than if they were stored at room temperature. This method works best for cakes with no fillings or frostings, which would make freezing difficult.
To freeze: Bake your cake in the pan according to the recipe instructions. Let cool completely before removing from pan and wrapping tightly in plastic wrap; then wrap again in aluminum foil for extra protection against air exposure (this keeps moisture from evaporating through the plastic). Freeze for up to three months; defrost completely before serving by unwrapping it, placing it on a wire rack over an empty baking sheet, then allowing it to sit at room temperature for two hours before decorating and serving it!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed reading “How to Make a Box Cake Taste Homemade.” Buying a box of cake mix is convenient and requires little to no effort, but it also doesn’t tastes taste the best. But, the tips above are easy ways to help your box cake mix taste homemade, whether you’re a novice or a professional baker.
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