A Box Cake Mix Hack | PLUS, JJR's Secret for How to Improve Store-Bought Frosting

JJR shows us there's no shame in store-bought with his genius box cake mix hack that makes this multicolored layer cake taste (almost!) as good as homemade. He also shares his secret for how to improve store-bought frosting, and a beginner friendly cake decorating tutorial to try.
Get the full recipe for JJR's box cake mix hacks 👉 bluprnt.co/2qFWemq
Get more beginner cake decorating tutorials in Joshua's online class, Baking, Buttercreams & Beyond, available exclusively on Bluprint 👉 bluprnt.co/2qMdu9Q

[@rinu_14]

To be honest other than the fact that you make cakes the best part of the show is when you talk with your friends and your crew so sweet love you jjr

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This is a cake channel! Let’s not give a shit about who we vote for here :)

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[@c.martinez-martinez2650]

Butter wrappers as parchment liners is A. Game. Changer.

[@aweperson1214]

Really??

[@kellyjoevans223]

Measuring is stupid when it comes to sprinkles.----preach!

[@ODY0319]

With that and chocolate chips.

[@UphoricSkitlez]

Kelly Jo Evans sprinkles and chocolate chips, my motto is you put till your heart smiles

[@jenk2886]

I don't measure sprinkles or chocolate chips 😂!

[@debl6772]

"Measuring is stupid when it comes to sprinkles." Words to live by 💟💟💟

[@marnycummings6398]

I love this series making caking easier for everyone

[@mrspaulsen1717]

And affordable... butter is $5 a pound (or higher) where I live...

[@hopegold883]

But always with flair!

[@adde9506]

My cousin legit has a baking book that says, "If you like the box mix, just use that. Someone has already done the hard part for you."

[@karendixon401]

It would be fine if they didn't add ALUMINUM to BOX MIXES!!!

[@ragdoll1304]

Cake nachos. Never heard of it before, it’d probably work a little easier with the crispy crust of a brownie.

[@empresspalpatine8792]

Genius!

[@laurenforbes1025]

Ragdoll 130 HTCI did them before

[@tessasuhr7379]

I'm loving the new simple instructional videos. It's so cool to watch a box mix actually be made into something really nice looking. Keep it up guys!

[@Megan-yw9gc]

Oh gosh I love the videos!!! My aunt always taught me to add a pudding mix, use milk instead of water and add 3 extra eggs so total of 5 to the box mix to make it way more moist and I tell you what that’s my favorite way to make box cake mix!

[@zahrashakeeb]

Hi Megan, please let me know that is it going to be more dense? I'm thinking to skip pudding mix (as I dont want that) only but will add butter n milk. Will that work?

[@Megan-yw9gc]

Mona Shaq it makes the cake more moist and I’d say a richer flavor. I wouldn’t say like dense but does add some more weight to it without making it a brick. I think buttermilk would work ok with it I don’t see why not.

[@jcole3523]

I add heavy whipping cream to my batter, brown butter instead of oil and I add a pudding mix. Sooooo moist and delicious 🤤

[@Devin3Anthologie]

Same, only I also add sour cream. It comes out moist and dense.

[@kiwisoup]

I'm my experience when I add extra eggs, it's all I taste in the end... Adding 3 extra? Hard pass.

[@diywithlizmills1522]

Ive enjoyed cooking, baking and decorating almost my whole life and I just started culinary school. I watch your show probably every day and im amazed with how awesome and beautiful your works are! You have inspired me to use more of my imagination when it comes to designing and decorating and I hope to be as good as you some day. Thank you for this amazing channel!! 😁❤

[@aprilkruger533]

My favorite thing about your videos is the banter between you and your friends/camera men. It reminds me of my boys in the kitchen. Thanks for not doing those "professional" type videos. I love being entertained while learning.

[@PartyPangolin]

Oh, we can MAKE cake nachos a thing, trust me.

[@jessies3236]

Itshould very much be a thing! Can your fry cake batter like a chip?

[@akanksha.6580]

Rochelle i think you mean eggsperiments i’ll leave

[@jendubay3782]

We could do the cake batter cookies and frosting

[@lexysotola2244]

Love that 😂

[@azlibra7178]

Absofuckinlutely!🤘🏻

[@ashleyparamore6805]

I’m so glad I found you guys. Your humor together is refreshing!

[@amysimonbiz]

You guys always make me smile, giggle a bit & wish more coworkers were as fun, lighthearted, LOL worthy & enjoyable as you three are! Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face and also thanks for making a box cake with a little bit extra seem like a $500+ cake!!

[@lorrainehicks9172]

Only your second video into the new season and you're already amped up your funniness to the billionth. I love you guys so much you just make my day you take all of my troubles away. I'm saving this video so I can refer back cuz this is a great way when you're in a tight squeeze to make a cake quick and make it taste like JJR s. thank you all for such another great terrific tutorial your videos inspire me so much. Keep on caking.

[@Anchezio]

Thank you SO much for making this video! I love making cakes, but I don’t get to practice often because all the ingredients are very expensive. I always wondered if I could use store bought stuff just so I can practice and not spend a fortune. Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

Omg she’s so beautiful!! This looks like a mermaid theme cake!!! I think I’ll make one for my birthday coming up!

[@LVioletta1]

In love everyone's banter. Y'all are so clever!

[@karl_calv]

My mind was blown when you put the butter wrappers on the bottom of the cake pans. Definitely gonna start saving them and doing that too, lol.

[@brandyteague7017]

I’m just glad they posting😂

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You ALWAYS come back in my exam season and tHAT MAKES THIS STUPID STUPID TIME OF THE SEMESTER A BIT MORE BEARABLE. LOVE YOU GUYS.

[@kerryknafo]

Just loved watching this because of the banter between everyone! Really fun and awesome cake xx

[@rutgenesis]

the first thing that caught me to this channel was the fun relationship between all these guys! I just love them, love how funny they are, the fun they have together...oh my! and the cakes!!!

[@sabrinarogers5513]

You guys are my new favorite channel! Thanks for making cake decorating 100 times more fun!

[@LaurieBug23]

548 sprinkles to begin with, 1,056 when JJR added more.. Also, that butter wrapper hack is genius!! Gonna use that for Thanksgiving this year!

[@bo.emerson]

I love watching your videos! It makes my day 10 times better!

[@swrenan]

i really appreciate this! these hacks are great for someone who wants to get better at baking but isnt quite ready to bake a cake/make frosting completely from scratch. cant wait to use these! :)

[@lcfreshh4]

I was just about to order a cake, but now I'm inspired to try this! 😬 Love it!

[@windyloweryking1826]

I've almost convinced my 5yr old that there is a difference between pink and PaNk! LOL

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😂😂😂😂

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Lol omg hahaha

[@rainbeau9752]

you guys are hilarious! And i love watching you cake creations, and getting good tips and ideas! You literally brought joy back into my life.

[@amberallison7311]

Lol this is like watching my brothers in the kitchen always a laugh to be had, thanks for all of the laughs!!! 💜💜💜

[@GarrettMartin81]

Just wanted to say I love the banter with you guys and it actually made me laugh. I am going to try your tips and see how the family likes it. Thank you!💙

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This is one of the channels I'm fighting for to keep the same energy!! Sign the petition!!!

[@faeriesandrainbows]

Icymi, they're on You've Been Desserted now. 💖

[@Raine1105]

Wow! That turned out absolutely beautiful. Thx for sharing, entertaining and making it look so very easy! Great art. Love it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@samanthaparchment4117]

You are pleasure to watch and you share my enthusiasm for cakes too❤️❤️❤️

[@misskarrizh]

wow! using the melted colored butter cream as dippy driping is GENIUS!!! ppl usually use chocolate/candy melts and i cant never find those here, so big thankyou!!!

[@MrsRansom85]

What an awesome hack for boxed cake mix and frosting! Definitely going to make this!

[@coilyShayPark08]

I love watching y’all, y’all crack me up every time

[@AndresGomez-ro8gu]

Awesome!! Definitely I’m gonna do this for one of my friends bday. JJR, you just saved my live!

[@argyleboi3797]

Always fun when I see a man about cake reminder.. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

[@ernesttalbert478]

Love the cake you did with pink purple blue sprinkles awesome have to try it great decorating

[@AmericanBaker]

So happy to see you back. Great baking hacks.

[@Karatsukino]

Omg thank you for posting this. I usually like to bake from scratch but sometimes it's a bit much trying to get all the ingredients. I love making cupcakes, so I'll try this recipe the next time I make cupcakes for a party ☺

[@donnaleesoucy]

I have watched 57964357 cake videos and this is the first I’ve watched a video from you. Where have you been?!? Not only are you simplifying the craft but you guys are HILARIOUS!!! & the butter wrappers?!? Come on!! 😍 Definitely clicked the subscribe & notifications!

[@michelle_mitch_p]

I replicate soooo many of your cakes for my customers and always a hit. Your tips are great 🙂🙂🙂😀😀😘 never stop 🆘

[@gretchenbaker8105]

JJR it was so nice to meet you this weened, my daughter was so happy she got a picture with you, she couldn't believe it, hopefully she gets inspired to make cakes with me again. Now can you please do more sculpted and novelty cakes, I absolutely loves those

[@simoneh.9481]

This video made my pretty crappy day so much better! I just love the dynamic between JJR and the guys. You're always making me laugh.

[@Plantboy07]

Thanks for this tip! I've made one of your other cakes for my sister's birthday and it was a hit!

[@teahstein6438]

That is the most beautiful box cake i have ever seen.

[@shirleybradberry4704]

Love watching you guys, so fun. Great cake! Who doesn’t love sprinkles 😃❤️

[@MyCandylol]

I really enjoyed this!!! Best baking videos!

[@Donnie9by5]

Love the butter wrapper idea!

[@traceycharles5200]

LOL! I love this! I have never had so much fun watching someone make amazing cakes until now!😍😂

[@hellkittykat1]

Absolutely love the color scheme! It's an awesome looking cake 😁

[@lykakrizsumalinog6065]

Finallyyyyy, I've been waiting for another posstt, I really need a distraction right nowww. THANKK YOUUU😊😊😊

[@cece82gemini27]

Absolutely loved this. I learned so much and just in time before I relaunch my home based cupcakery shop 😊

[@kimandrews9734]

So glad to see it’s not just my mixer that the pin works out when the mixer is running on medium or better.

[@colombianaencanadavlogs6216]

Omg you are amazing!! I’m learning about cakes and this technique is wow 🤩 thank you so much

[@worstxingqiumain]

this video is so satisfying I love it

[@222NancyG]

So glad you're back!! I'm glad you showed us some of the hacks to help save us some time. I definitely have to try the cream cheese! I'm curious...do you add the amounts of ingredients the box mix calls for plus the cream cheese or do you reduce the oil??

[@deborahfletcher677]

you guys are awesome!! LOL I love the bloopers

[@NeshaB99]

The personality in this video is so everything!!!!

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Love this channel! You make me believe I can actually bake awesome cake...all while making me laugh at the same time!

[@hadleyslovarp4532]

The crew behind the camera are the BEST, the fact that you talk to them during the video is so cool. Love your vids😂❤️

[@tammygarrett6963]

Thanks for brightening up my morning! And I learned something to boot 😂 merry christmas

[@dc15155]

Love the butter wrapper hack

[@vivianabivian8524]

I love how the crew makes comments while you bake, always makes my day. 💚💚 Nacho Cake 👀🤤😂

[@AnnaPaul56]

This is totally freakin’ amazing. I really do think I can do this one. Thank you for making this video. So love your channel.

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I'm so extremly happy you're back! I literary cried when you uploaded your vid last week cause I was so happy... Please don't go for such a long time ever again? 🙈💙🍰

[@annmc8392]

Love the cake, enjoyed the banter between you. 💛🇬🇧💛

[@fedupwithusernames]

They may be trendy unicorn colors but I do love these muted colors. They're not quite pastel and not quite jewel tones. Also loving these tips on how to spruce up these ready-made ingredients!

[@shawnana1329]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m going to attempt at making my daughters birthday cake this weekend ❤️

[@tnh4235]

Wow!! Definitely trying this one out!! Looks sooooo moist! and cute!!

[@Casper-jx1zd]

Excellent video! You have given inspiration and joy with your totally fun cake lesson! I’ve just subscribed!

[@tracymcintyre2200]

Awesome as always. Gonna have to try this today!

[@iclazion]

Looks freaking awesome!

[@sunnysorrel]

JJR IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

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I'm so happy you're back!!! Halloween just wasn't the same without you, but I got through it! Everyone missed you so much, you've spoiled us so much, please, please, PLEASE don't leave us again! Love you guys!

[@madfishmonger403]

Thanks for this, it's a recipe I can actually follow :D Also I love the sprinkles and those colours!

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

You ruined all the cute frosting swirls with rock candu and cherries 😫

[@FreedomWriter3]

I agree. I thought it looked best without the rock candy and cherries. Still love a bite of it though. 😋

[@kidramos18]

I KNOWW

[@SilverAshes109]

Yeah, there had to be a better way to incorporate the pink. The rock candy just didn’t fit.

[@blueberrys7165]

😭😭😭😭

[@taishasharee4433]

Yes 🥴🙈

[@elicezanker]

This cake is sensational! Thanks for the inspiration 😍

[@ausomelovely2857]

This is absolutely amazing.......right up my alley....will try soon!❤️

[@jessicaeaton3183]

the Jamie Lee Curtis Activia joke was hilarious! I was laughing so hard!

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Guys your never disappoint!!

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You are amazing!!! I love your work!!!😘

[@picantesworld7723]

Another incredible cake! Joshua ty man ❤️🙂

[@rencejacobs3427]

Cake nachos are definitely a thing in my house! Love your show you guys are awesome and so talented!

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I just Subscribed and you guys are hilarious. I also thought all your Cake Decorations were just beautiful. I don't care what anyone else said, you put the icing on my cake. ♥️

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Love your video! You guys are awesome.

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oh I love you guys! just started watching your videos and I'm hooked up already! your fan all the way from the Philippines!!! God bless you and continue to make yummy and beautiful cakes while having fun!! :)

[@Positive7277]

Omg! Why am I just finding this channel!!! This is the best and quite entertaining baking I've seen!! You guys are awesome! Your cake decorations are fantastic except for the rock candy..lol! Totally subscribed! Also, all about the cake nachos!! P.s. that back drop is everything!!

[@no1cookierusher334]

Josh u gave me a brilliant idea 4 my wedding cake. Multicolored sponge inside the cake.

[@cindymcgraw5261]

Awesome tip ❤️Merry Christmas 🎄

[@MLou812]

Cream cheese and butter makes it all so much better. Thanks!

[@courtneysmith9807]

This is what "Boys will be boys" should really mean

[@yasminem.1174]

🤯 the butter wrapper hack wow shook..I recently started using coffee filters as pan liners I’ll never cut out parchment rounds again. 👍🏼

[@tanadolezel5153]

Nice presentation! You make cake making fun!!! Good idea with cream cheese. Thank you

[@hadleighhebert330]

That’s beautiful!

[@jejames5513]

"I'm not going to measure it because measuring is stupid when it comes to sprinkles." FACTSSS

[@nessaforreal8284]

I love that y’all crack jokes while baking I haven’t seen a channel like that I love It!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@janiemorado]

Creative and simple love it