Description
This Homemade Cake Mix recipe allows you to prepare a versatile and convenient cake base from scratch, perfect for baking a classic 13x9 cake or 24 cupcakes. With a blend of common pantry ingredients, this mix can be stored and combined with wet ingredients to create moist, fluffy cakes ready for your favorite frosting.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Mix: In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – ensuring the mixture is evenly mixed.
- Store Mix: Transfer the dry cake mix to a jar with a lid or an airtight container to keep it fresh until ready to use.
- Make Cake or Cupcake Batter: When ready to bake, combine the prepared cake mix with milk or buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan for cake or line a cupcake tray with liners for cupcakes.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the greased pan or divide it among the cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake: For cakes, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For cupcakes, bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, testing similarly with a toothpick.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cake or cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Frost: Frost with your favorite buttercream or desired frosting once cooled. This recipe pairs well with classic buttercream frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk to add extra tenderness and flavor to the cake.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- If storing the dry cake mix for long periods, keep it in a cool, dry place.
- Use an oil neutral in flavor like vegetable or canola for best results.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and pan size.
- Try adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruits for variation.
