We all love cakes, muffins, and other yummy treats, but sometimes the last thing on our minds is a lengthy and complex baking process. We just want to get our hands on that fluffy goodness in no time!

That’s when store-bought cake mixes come in handy. With their convenience and simplicity, all it takes is a few easy steps to get a delicious result.

But what about everything that gets included in those neat packages along with the mix? Chemicals, sugars, additives, preservatives, and other hidden elements may all be tucked away inside without us actually knowing or being able to control their quantity.

So, if you want to indulge without having to worry much about quality and nutrition, you might like to try a recipe for homemade cake mixes – and we’re here to help you make it happen.

Thanks to the SuperSavers Facebook group, we’ve just found a great tip from an experienced home baker that will save you time and effort.

You can make your own cake mix at home using accessible ingredients, saving you time and money. Credit: Shutterstock.

‘If you really like the idea of a mix you can always buy some large mason jars and pop the dry ingredients in them ready to go with the directions taped to outside,’ the bakershared.

‘Just re-use the jars each time.’

Sounds pretty good, right? Absolutely non-perishable, versatile, and always reliable. To help you hone your own method, here’s a recipe for the dry ingredients just to get you started.

INDULGENT HOMEMADE CAKE MIX RECIPE

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (414g) sugar
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt

Follow these easy steps to create your irresistible cake mix:

1. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) well.
2. Carefully pour the dry mix into a large sealable container or mason jar.

Pop a ribbon around the jar and you have a thoughtful gift for friends or family!

Looking to make the cake yourself? When you're ready to bake your melt-in-your-mouth cake, simply add these wet ingredients:

• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) hot water

Complete your delicious homemade cake with these seamless finishing steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 23x5-cm cake pan.
2. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to a medium-sized bowl and combine.
3. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry cake mix until well combined.
4. Gradually pour the hot water into the batter, mixing on low speed to blend well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed for a thorough mix. (The batter will be quite thin, but worry not – that's the secret to a tender, moist cake!)
5. Carefully pour the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, slide it into the oven, and bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
6. Allow the cake to cool down before slathering it with your favourite frosting – homemade or store-bought, the choice is yours!

Source: Life, Love, and Sugar

Key Takeaways

• Store-bought cake mixes contain chemicals, sugars, additives, and preservatives that may be harmful to health.
• A homemade cake mix recipe allows for control over the quality and nutrition of the ingredients.
• Using large mason jars to store dry ingredients for cake mixes saves time and effort.
• Making homemade cake mix saves money and provides a healthier alternative to store-bought options.

With this homemade mix recipe, you can get to baking delicious treats in no time without worrying about the health and quality of your ingredients. Plus, in the process, you’ll save money and time!

Do you have a great homemade cake mix recipe or baking tip to share? We want to hear from you in the comments section.

If you’re looking for more ‘instant’ dessert-making tips, we recommend checking out this chocolate cupcake mug recipe.

 

[Penny4]

Love baking cakes and muffins. I make some every week.

 

[chips]

2 Cups of sugar thats a lot of sugar

 

[Penny4]

2 Cups of sugar thats a lot of sugar

Just noticed that! It is.