How to Make a Boxed Cake Mix Taste GOURMET! (EASY BAKING HACK)

This simple life hack will change the way you make boxed cake mix forever! I've spent a lot of time avoiding boxed cake mix...it doesn't compare to making cake from scratch, but many times people are in a pinch and only have the resources to make a cake from a box, so I thought I'd share this super simple method to elevate that boxed cake to the NEXT LEVEL! Should I try more boxed cake mix hacks? There are so many more!
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[@gringodingo7523]

After working at a bakery I can tell you they just use box cake and not homemade

[@quietkid2584]

Fr?

[@Laura-kj9pq]

YUP. I've heard that as well.

[@NaS94612]

Usually it’s from commercial suppliers, but they do “make it their own” by adding different things to the base mixes.

[@destinyquiroz914]

:(

[@nydia_8512]

Some do, some make their own. Depends on the places

[@Jaisha26]

Yupp. That's one way. Here's some more tips. 1. Use softened butter. Whip it until it's fluffy and pale in color. 2. Add the 4 eggs to the whipped butter one at a time. 3. Sift the dry ingredients. 4. Alternate dry and milk ingredients in to the egg/ butter mixture. 5. Add more vanilla or another flavor of your choice. 6. Don't over mix. Never bake at the suggested temperature learn your oven. I bake at 335. Thumbs up to the video!

[@Kim-cz2mq]

What do you mean by step 4?

[@Jaisha26]

@@Kim-cz2mq After step 3, add some dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then add some milk, mix until combined then go back to the dry, then wet ingredients. Alternate. Make sure to not over mix. Mix until smooth then stop. Hope that helps.

[@demhabighead]

the last part is so true. my oven somehow always finishes things in 80-90% of the time they should take. i know that now but it was infuriating for a while lol

[@socringe2217]

Learning the nsture of my oven took a while for me. 350f is around 275f for my oven.

[@mmmahh9056]

What do u mean by soft butter?

[@sweets7691]

My box doesn’t call for brown sugar but my tastebuds do 🤣

[@probablysleepingrn1065]

Trust those buds

[@JankyBones]

Also adding in a pack of pudding-mix into it (of the same flavor) makes for a great addition!

[@user-bk7gi4kh8n]

💯 💶 💯 yesss

[@djosephine]

Did this with funfetti boxed mix a couple weeks ago and it’s amazing

[@aubreysmith8255]

Same. It’s so fluffy and light

[@angelac9181]

I did already do the milk and butter part but I didn’t know about the extra egg…thank you!!!!!

[@The050965]

I just made a chocolate boxed cake mix with 4 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 stick of melted butter, half cup of oil and a box of chocolate instant pudding. I also whipped 1 can of frosting with the mixer, and used strawberry jam as the filling for my wonderful, best tasting ever cake.

[@nixxiethecat3417]

To be honest, I still use vegetable oil or Canola for box mix cake because it makes it more moist

[@stevenayala680]

Same here.

[@Khoriander]

What happens if you add both evenly?

[@nixxiethecat3417]

@@Khoriander you would get best of both worlds. Okay it's not that simple. You must divide the oil of a third of a cup (1/3). And most Box caked need 1/3 oil or fat, which if you want to, divide that and use the amount for the butter. Best of both worlds

[@featherquill9476]

Maybe with the other method also add a tablespoon or two of sour cream, sour cream tends make it moist as well and brings out a tidbit more flavour

[@nixxiethecat3417]

@@featherquill9476 sour cream combined with milk? You are essentially using buttermilk

[@londonk09]

Cold butter using a cheese shredder will take your cake to the next level it had my cake so fluffy and moist

[@williamtrent7815]

?

[@Aly.68]

@@williamtrent7815if you grate the butter it creates pockets since sometimes the butter isn’t fully mixed in which makes the butter spread through the cake nicely making it tastes delicious!

[@DJBlend21]

Always been a fan of Matthew since Baking Champion. Happy to see him doing well. 😁

[@user-ew5eb6fe1b]

He goes to my brothers school lol 😆

[@veronicarioz4726]

I made just like you said. It's very delicious.Thank you so much❤❤❤❤

[@jjholcomb101]

That’s My Bro 🔥👊🏽

[@melissa4299]

It does I tried it and it tastes so much better

[@me-pz5yi]

That frosting looks delicious 🤤😋

[@williamtrent7815]

Like a blue Razz special

[@katiejenkins4532]

Oooh that icing was so pretty!! Like stupid vibrant!! Was it flavored or just vanilla? Looked really good

[@ShelbU373]

thank you so much for this quick hack!

[@suzanneladue5828]

Also plain yogurt or smidge of apple sauce ❤ thank you for the video

[@yasisoufi]

Please teach some recipes for microwave. Please! 🙏🏼 ur videos are amazing to watch. I want to try them all but no oven 😩😩

[@liviloo87]

You can literally add milk or water to the cake mix and pop it in the microwave for a minute. You don’t need oil or eggs if you’re just looking to curb your cake craving. I’ve done it! Oh, and I mean like a mug cake or some thing. Not the entire box at a time.

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[@saraunicorn2110]

Amen I believe 🙏

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Yes thank you Jesus

[@ezraana1]

Amen !!

[@rhondagatlin9645]

Amen thank you Jesus

[@Grace-gf4yn]

"im gonna show you how to make a boxed cake mix taste like it came straight from a bakery" me thinking these boxed cakes my mom makes are from the bakery...

[@ezraana1]

Ok show me ..

[@keeleynix6896]

I’m baking my sisters birthday cake Saturday so I’m definitely going to do this

[@NolesinTally]

That looks 🔥🔥🔥

[@icecreamboi504]

I’m gonna try This

[@jeffkirby7261]

I also recommend adding 2 fingers of bourbon to a slightly chilled glass. 3 drops of filtered water. Then drink as you bake.

[@kamerinqueen7665]

Hey I Saw You On KBC You Were Amazing I'm Sorry That You Didn't Win Season 2 Of KBC. Anyways I Love Your Videos God Bless You And Your Family Have A Great Rest Of Your Day And Stay Safe And Keep On Cooking And Baking Love You

[@Fact_tu216]

Hi , Matthew your videos are awesome l like your videos Love you Matthew ❤️❤️

[@foreverunbothered1951]

Thank you 🙌🏾

[@s.elamathi7035]

Wow!

[@emilykannianen7660]

Hi I love your videos!

[@MatthewMerril]

thank you!

[@emilykannianen7660]

@@MatthewMerril yep! Have you collaborated with any other internet bakers before? If not you should

[@TexasDesert3523]

I found out by adding extra eggs that the cake itself isn't moist, but tough

[@user-z57h]

Thank you

[@whocanitbenow5368]

keep at least 1/4 cup oil because the only thing it does is keep it moist!

[@__wings__]

I have seen u in kids baking championship...... From India

[@ronv-mack1418]

Can we get a full list of ingredients with their measurements, please? I want to know how much butter you used since you didn't say if it was 1 or 2 sticks that you used

[@talithajanay9313]

Can you use buttermilk ?

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

Nice

[@MissLaliTutorials]

can it be almond milk?

[@urmikariya5575]

Love your videos post more please 🤩🤩

[@gabriellewis9388]

This this straight bull!! This messed my cake up bad!

[@Error_-ct2vp]

Bro keep doing these videos you’re so entertaining!!!

[@Ro-Bucks]

I used the 2/3 cup of oil like it called for and I've been on the toilet all day, someone needs to stop that bettey crocker.

[@conversationswithadrianne]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zrightnow4814]

What about eggless 🤔

[@CreatorHouseVlogs]

Ion know if I should trust it 😩

[@souilik2363]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@fruitarian]

How did you come up with this? where did you go for culinary school?

[@codebrooklynarts1269]

Does this work for brownies

[@Dove253]

Just made it this way. We'll updated you all later.

[@Lommiku]

In nz the box mix has butter and milk already instead of having to swap it

[@gabriellagonzalez9371]

You look like Brad Mondo

[@laurasaura4944]

I thought he was at first lol

[@mikey_DLS]

Does it work for cookies

[@WhoFramedMSG]

Butter is like 15% water and that extra egg you added is like another 45g of water. I'd reduce the milk quantity by 50g if you make these adjustments

[@susayjones4211]

you could of said to let the butter cool 🥲

[@faviofranco3828]

Ok

[@maliyah.111]

it already taste gourmet though -

[@andrewvalencia5721]

Can u list the amount for each

[@andreryujinchamoun]

I do that already without replacing or adding more ingredients

[@bhuvanesht7901]

Same

[@Roblox367hapu]

So do I but 4 eggs?

[@felishacroker1161]

Is the butter salted or unsalted?

[@jae3980]

Unsalted

[@dot.61]

ok. but what temperature

[@spacial_blades]

He made it look like them good cookies and I am mad

[@Cb48j]

Salted or unsalted butter

[@Ree-vn9dc]

I do the same but I also use a box of instant vanilla pudding mix. You will thank me later. enjoy life

[@winros]

I never did the butter! TU

[@dumblewhoree]

Add vanilla 😌

[@user-jh6bu8hz2u]

Where is the tres leches?

[@JO86666]

Salted butter or unsalted butter?

[@jona-roy2426]

In Baking its best to use Unsalted Butter always so you can control the amount of Salt in your Recipe.

[@pinkorangesoda]

Ehh they were kinda dry

[@amberboles9650]

What if mine calls for just egg whites 😢

[@sweetea7035]

But all those holes and tunnels make me crazy!!!

[@mslove9191]

Me too😑

[@ortegaproductions7513]

Didn't know Till Lindemann liked baking!

[@urfavbbdoll]

what does the extra egg do?

[@Money7932]

Instead of using an extra egg use a snack container of applesauce

[@great-ok-good]

How much melted butter if it calls for 1/2 cup veg oil? Is it an even swap?

[@serpent9492]

double that

[@great-ok-good]

@@serpent9492 thanks 🙏

[@ThingsILove2266]

@@serpent9492 why would you double it?

[@SiempreLibre14]

This is Old info.

[@rebekawinston-ls7fw]

Wait wait wait.. is this the kid from like season 2 or something from kids baking championship??!?😮

[@gingerjones111]

You can still tell it comes from a commercial mix because of the abnormal large telltale bubble in the cake.

[@averyshenandoah1637]

I do this anyway but it don’t taste like a bakery lol

[@averyshenandoah1637]

Yeah that butter is mostly water lol

[@honeybadger6662]

okay, my box calls for 4 eggs.....so 5 eggs :) :D instead of 4 :D??? thanks

[@Fani.ladomi]

I legit just saw the original vid you copied this from

[@lingling8046]

Or add buttermilk

[@MelissaRobles290]

Sometimes Too Much egg tastes like egg cake Js

[@shekriptic2851]

‘Classic yellow’ You know it’s good when they use a colour not a flavour 😂

[@iwishiwashashinshinscarpet8657]

The cake appears dry and spongey 🤣

[@sonrisa8775]

Looked dry to me

[@user-bi3jk4fz3e]

Did you guys try it didn't work

[@teehee148]

Diabetes

[@cocobrowny]

Apart from the time saved not measuring/weighing ingredients, making these changes defeat the point of using a box mix. For all the messing about with butter, milk and extra eggs, you might as well have made it from scratch. Adding these things make it more expensive, and I would venture to say that a bag of flour and a tub of baking powder would come in cheaper than a boxed cake mix?

[@djosephine]

No. This way is so much cheaper. The butter is really the only place you’re spending more money. But a lot of homemade cake recipes call for things like sour cream, cake flour instead of regular and just a lot more work than necessary.

[@conversationswithadrianne]

It looks dry.

[@jadynmei9878]

First

[@MatthewMerril]

hey!

[@nasramsingh9978]

Doesn’t look amazing

[@OfficialMotivationExpress]

This guy voice is so aggravating to listen so dramatic 🙄

[@Wilbur845]

Ew

[@Sarah-es5ke]

I can't find you In Instagram 🤔

[@loisrussell3649]

Nope you add 2 more eggs than the box says...

[@bxrobin4489]

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