Try this homemade yellow cake mix recipe
- Carbohydrate 247.462073586232 g
- Cholesterol 1687.9333333355 mg
- Fat 207.966366699338 g
- Fiber 7.61141681045301 g
- Protein 91.0081933577622 g
- Saturated Fat 106.218829379024 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1572g)
- Sodium 4632.59333737943 mg
- Sugar 239.850656775779 g
- Trans Fat 19.8231812105039 g
- Calories 3246 calories
Step-by-step
- Measure flour into quart size mason jar.
- Add sugar on top, then baking powder, then salt.
- Place lid on jar. (My ingredients JUST fit)
- Place softened butter into stand mixer and mix on medium for 1-2 minutes.
- Place dry ingredients into stand mixer and combine with butter for 30 seconds.
- Add milk, oil, vanilla and eggs and mix on medium-high for one minute.
- Pour batter into prepare pans.
- Bake at 350.
- For 9-inch pans its 20-25 minutes.
- For cupcakes start checking around 15 minutes.
- Cool before frosting.
Pantry Economics Versus Commercial Boxes
Standard boxed mixes rely on dried milk powder and emulsifiers to achieve shelf stability, yet assembling dry components in a quart-size jar yields identical leavening power for a fraction of the cost. Commercial formulas often substitute soybean oil for butter, altering the crumb density. Swapping the butter for an equal volume of shortening changes the moisture retention, producing a sturdier texture that handles heavy frostings better.
Integrating Fats and Starches
Beating softened butter with all-purpose flour before adding liquids coats the gluten strands in fat, preventing tough crumb development. This reverse-creaming method differs from traditional creaming by ensuring finer air pockets. Room-temperature eggs at approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit incorporate more air during the final high-speed mix than cold eggs straight from the refrigerator.
Determining Structural Doneness
Baking times vary based on pan gauge and oven hotspots, making visual indicators crucial. Insert a wooden toothpick into the exact center of the cake layer; withdrawal with zero wet batter and only a few clinging crumbs signals readiness. Alternatively, pressing a fingertip lightly against the top should yield immediate spring-back without leaving an indentation.
