What flavor is yellow cake mix?

Yellow cake refers to the flavor of vanilla custard (this is the classic French way of making ice cream from cream and egg yolks). This flavor mimics the custard taste by including the yolks. It is sweet and buttery without being heavy.

What is the difference between a white cake mix and a yellow cake mix? What about butter cakes?

The difference between the white mix and the yellow mix is in the wet ingredients: eggs. White cakes use only egg whites. However, yellow cakes use the yolk, which gives them that custard flavor and color. Butter cake uses whole eggs and plenty of butter. This is technically a butter cake, but I call it a yellow cake recipe because it’s similar to that boxed mix at the store.

What can I add to the yellow cake mix?

You can get creative with different mix-ins, including dried fruit , chocolate chips , unsweetened shredded coconut, fresh berries, or chopped nuts! You can also make a peanut butter cake by replacing half of the butter with peanut butter . Or use one of these ideas to amp up cake mix !

How can I make a gluten-free yellow cake?

You can make a gluten-free yellow cake by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix in this recipe. I like Bob’s Red Mill .

Best Moist Yellow Cake Recipe From Scratch

Yellow Cake Mix

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This yellow cake recipe whips up fast and turns out moist, fluffy, and delicious! Store the dry ingredients in a jar for homemade yellow cake mix that’s just as easy as a box but much better!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes the equivalent of one 18.25 oz box of yellow cake mix
Category: Dessert
Method: Bowl
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For Cake Mix:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free 1-to-1 Baking Flour (360g)
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250g)
3 ½ tsp baking powder (17g)
1 tsp salt (6g)

For Cake:

8 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (112g)
2 Tbsp coconut oil, soft (28g)
1 ¼ cups milk (283g)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract (here’s how to make it homemade) (13g)
3 eggs (150g)

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Instructions

For Cake Mix:

Measure out the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Layer in a mason jar to store for later or add to a large bowl for making cake now.

For Cake:

In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment in the large bowl, beat the butter and coconut oil on medium for 2 minutes.
Add the dry ingredients (homemade yellow cake mix) and mix on low until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix on low until all the ingredients are incorporated well, about 30 seconds.
Butter and flour your cake pan(s) and bake at 350F. Use the following bake time:
- 9″x13″ glass pan for sheet cake, bake 25-30 minutes
- 9″ round cake pans, bake 20-25 minutes
- For cupcakes, bake 12-15 minutes (try these silicone baking cups for easy removal from the liner!)
- For a bundt pan bake 20-25 minutes

Notes

Note: The cake is done when a toothpick or butter knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before adding vanilla or chocolate frosting (or your favorite cake topping).

The nutrition facts are based on the cake mix recipe.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/