How To Make A Chocolate Box Mix Taste Like Homemade

Chocolate WASC is the easiest way to make box mix taste like scratch. Chocolate WASC is the chocolate version of our popular WASC recipe that with an addition of a few ingredients, your box cake will taste almost like scratch. The texture is light and fluffy but is still sturdy enough to carve a cake or stack into for a wedding cake. Chocolate WASC is a great option if you’re not quite ready to take the plunge into baking a chocolate cake recipe from scratch.
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1 box Duncan Hines Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
5 oz Ap flour (1 cup)
2 oz cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
12 oz cold coffee (1 1/2 cups)
2 oz vegetable oil (1/4 cup)
4 oz melted butter (1/2 cup)
3 large eggs
6 oz sour cream (3/4 cup)
7 oz sugar (1 cup)
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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[@mistya7847]

I love this short cut and use it quite often. All cake recipients have loved the cake as well. Thank you so much for sharing. And may I add, as my momma always says, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all."

[@myrrapoti-siliga8203]

everyone saying "why not just make it from scratch" clearly hasnt made cake from scratch. hacks like this make life easier especially when your decorating multiple layers.

[@bam2431]

nope. I've made many cakes from scratch, im a baker. this is honestly damn near the same thing..might as well make it from scratch. Theres nothing about this that makes making a cake frm scratch any easier. If u want a cake to taste really good and homemade, then make it from scratch..if u want to make ur life easier and careless about flavor depth then make a box cake.

[@tuts351]

Lol you can speak for yourself, this is a stupid video.

[@nette49]

I have made many cakes from scratch, even the difficult red velvet cake with cooked icing. Carrot cakes, pumpkin cakes, German chocolate and many of my children’s birthday cakes. This is way too many ingredients for just a doctor up, but if it works, and is good, kudos to all who try it!

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Excuse me, I ALWAYS Make my cakes from Scratch.

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

@@bam2431 I'm not a profesional baker but I always bake from scrratc -- with good results, I may add.

[@carolrivarde3930]

I made this cake (not the frosting) for my son’s birthday yesterday. He and everyone else loved it. Thank you.

[@lindacake5792]

Was it not dense than just using the box mix? That’s what I’m looking for!

[@mikmowmil]

With so many extra ingredients it makes sense to just make a homemade cake.

[@savannalill7773]

Fr lol

[@bam2431]

I came to the comments to see if anyone was thinking the same thing i was. At this point the cake box is obsolete and this becomes a cake from scratch lol...smh

[@alexandragomezz]

Exactly my thoughts 😂😂😂

[@junebug225]

Seriously lmao

[@egyptianqueen6077]

Exactly!!

[@whatthebake9742]

This looks so delicious. Love these How to Make Box Mix Taste Homemade videos! So clever and really helpful

[@remoshafernando801]

Tried and came out amazing! Thank you for this ♥️

[@sweetremission2658]

Thank you Liz! Just in time for my chocolate cupcakes!!

[@melissafacchini71]

I tried this cake recipe and it was so delicious I will try the frosting recipe next time

[@NKTran83]

Been waiting for this!!

[@sassebaybe7603]

Tried this and loved it!! Tastes great!!

[@Hahaalot]

Made this for my GF's parents. They loved it! Thank you! :)

[@itsmedmc]

By the way I’ve tried your recipe and it is sooo good. so moist and right amount of sweetness

[@AmericanBaker]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@jacquelinestout4394]

I love this !! My husband LOVES box cake for some reason, and I’m an avid baker so it makes me so sad when I’m willing to make a from scratch one! So I compromised and did this! Thank you! The coffee really is a wonderful touch!

[@sweetea7035]

I've come across a lot of people that actually prefer boxed cakes.

[@ImoniSydneyFortune-cq9sl]

Thank Liz, made this doctored cake for my mothers birthday everyone love it ❤

[@favellabraithwaite6863]

Followed this to the letter and it came out perfect..thanks

[@shannonsimpson9030]

Hi Liz! First off I want to tell you that you are truly my cake hero! I got into baking and decorating because of you, so thank you! I have 3 kiddos and your show is the one that they HAVE to watch with me and get upset with me if I watch one without you lol...I just hope one day I can afford to take one of your classes or tutorials.. Anyways, I was wondering can you take vanilla cake mix and add the same ingredients like you did in this video to make it a chocolate cake? Thanks again!

[@SugarGeekShow]

Hey Shannon! I'm so glad you like my videos! Here is my recipe for the white version, its called WASC (white almond sour cream cake) sugargeekshow.com/recipe/wasc-cake-recipe/

[@bezzleskyhirecords5088]

This was amazing I’m fr my girls (daughters) loved it a lot thanks 🙏

[@AllYouNeedIsLove601]

Made this for our Family Day/Weekend party 0:19 today and have to say it’s the best chocolate cake I have ever made. Everyone loved it. I used Mayo because I didn’t have sour cream and it worked very well. It was moist and chocolatey and no taste of coffee at all. Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@sandycakes-vz6ok]

Was is still able to stack and not fall apart with the mayo?

[@vanessastevens10]

Just made this! Thank you so much!! It was a huge hit! I added chocolate pudding in between the laters🤤 so good!

[@Vicky-ws8yz]

This is a good hack! It must taste so much better with all those Ingredients, But if you’re just looking to hack a boxed cake with less ingredients, just add: Hot coffee instead of water....or melted butter instead of oil or a pack of pudding. That’s it. Always make your own frosting!!! Otherwise you ruined it! Lol Vanilla cake (is the best) or yellow cake, you add milk instead of water, melted butter instead of oil or half/half and add extra yolks. Vanilla cake comes out super fluffy And good 😋

[@minucherian06]

Pack of pudding instead of butter? Please reply

[@renitageetmyster9203]

I'm going to try your way because I heard her mention mayonnaise as an ingredient for that cake

[@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262]

Liz, you are so TALENTED and that cake looks AMAZING😮😄😊😋😉👍🙌👌💕!!!!!!!

[@sheilamccray2140]

Omg! I made my cake using this recipe and babayyy!!!! I ate the entire cake almost… best recipe ever

[@suriyamohd]

I did the below hack and the cake was sooo soft. I used 4 eggs, half cup yoghurt, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil, half cup softened butter, vanilla and the chocolate cake box mix. Yoghurt made a lot of difference. I tried the same with mayonnaise but yoghurt is the key addition.

[@florcantu7574]

What kind of yogurt did you use 😊 I’d like to try it

[@suriyamohd]

@@florcantu7574 regular yoghurt

[@Allenmassageguy]

I’ve never ever seen a hack that has sooo many add in s. This has to be awesome. Just put it in the oven now. Great recipe thanks

[@RecipeswithResa]

It definitely looks homemade 😋

[@happyhealing4128]

Love you. This make baking so easy for those who don't want to waste cake. 🤞👌🌟 Perfecto Mwa

[@monicaavila486]

Thank you so much for your videos! I feel some confidence at attempting to make my sons birthday cake! I know nothing about baking. I’ve always used boxed cakes and a hand whisk . I have purchased some ideas to make his cake, an electric hand whisk being one of them. Will this be ok to make your buttercream recipe or will it not turn out as smooth as it should?

[@karlapeli5627]

I love your videos! Can I use the same recipe for german chocolate box mix as well?

[@toni-annbrown117]

Hey I'm here from Jamaica and I'm a pastry chef. I tried this today and it was bomb. It reallly taste good and it's not as fragile

[@marialisalionti5548]

This recipe is great because it calls for ingredients one would usually have around the house. I want to make chocolate cake from scratch for my boyfriend’s birthday, but a lot of recipes ive looked into need a lot of ingredients and I’m slightly pinched for time. I can’t wait to try this and see how it goes 🙌🏼

[@SugarGeekShow]

Hope you like it!

[@Sherrissaeats]

Yes it's

[@ortensia1]

I have to tell you something I had to make a cake I got off work at 11 pm and have to be back at work at 1pm.. i’m trying this recipe right now. I hope it turns out well for a going away party for one of our girls at work.

[@mitty2575]

I’ve decided to omit certain things and came out really nice too. I just decided to use the butter, instead of oil and add the cocoa powder = awesome. Thanks for the idea.

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

I would recommend checking out cake strips. these are fabric strips that u soak in water for 5 or more minutes. once applied it causes the cake to bake evenly so you have a flat but not domed, it also stops the edges from drying out and becoming crispy

[@ChitChatWithAlyCat]

this is nice too for beginning too because then you can change the cake mix to just flour and learn that way too ! i upgraded my box cake already lol

[@hawakhan1046]

Your mixer is amazing.. What brand is it? Thank you for sharing

[@MC061110]

Love your videos! How many boxes should I use for a 12x18 pan?

[@sweetea7035]

This cake was delicious! I used Betty Crocker Triple Fudge cake mix.

[@jilllopate4029]

I made it and its very good. I doubt I will make a cake from a mix in the future without adding the extra ingredients. The texture was soft and nice but I never had an issue with the boxed cake texture. I always and forever use Duncan Hines brand mixes only. The flavor is already good, but this hack made it tastier. I did brew very strong coffee and it was a tad overpowering. Next time I will brew regular strength.

[@ShawnPlusOne]

Amazing I make my kicked up cakes very similar but next up I’ll add sour cream or mayonnaise who knew 😉 omg that cake and ganache looks sooo delicious a glass of almond milk and omg 😋

[@renitageetmyster9203]

I refuse to put mayonnaise in a cake

[@KarinBretz-lx6yv]

Fantastic 👍

[@josefinacabra5936]

I made your box cake chocolate for my grandson birthday I like it 🎉 thank you

[@Ms80Summer]

I definitely want to try this recipe out! Question, I’ve heard of adding Jello vanilla pudding mix in yellow box cake, could you add chocolate pudding mix to a chocolate box cake? Or is that not a good idea? A

[@alleynebrowne6845]

This is the best thing I have ever tried. Wow it was amazing. I didn't have sour cream on hand and used mayonnaise boy was this so moist cake and last long to. Thanks

[@vanessaenriquez101]

Did you add the coffee? How did it taste? I’m not a coffee drinker so I have no clue what to use.

[@alleynebrowne6845]

@@vanessaenriquez101 yes I did you ain't tasting none of it just pure chocolate goodness 😋

[@karinalara4051]

Hi! Does this recipe apply to cupcakes as well?

[@2771079]

Desde 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻me quedo esponjosa deliciosa e hice el ganache. De cholate colombiano el mejor del mundo

[@lisaanderson5302]

Hi, I have a question. You said to put mix into (3 ) 8’ pans but you only put together 2 layers. Based on the ingredients you mixed it for 3, 8’ cakes or 2 (8” )?

[@dssoulfooddeonbantongreen2037]

She did say that, but she said she will be using two

[@hellkittykat1]

Great tip😁. Can you do a video for the "boxed" red velvet mix?

[@SugarGeekShow]

On my list of to-dos!

[@hellkittykat1]

@@SugarGeekShow 😁 Yay!

[@PeterParker-ij7nz]

First thanks for making me a much better baker!! I was wondering if I can add a box of chocolate pudding to this hack? Thank you!

[@titasmom678]

Your video popped up so I watched it. Love the recipe for these hacks. I will definitely try it out. I've never thought to press the dome down, but makes sense if it doesn't make the cake dense...although I would probably put down a paper towel first before pressing it down with my oven mitt..not sure how sanitary my mitt is right on the cake especially if making the cake for others. Also, you made 3 layers but only frosted two..maybe I missed why...will watch video again.

[@mackpritchard2752]

Cake is Awesome!! 😋 Love your countertop! Quartz? Marble? Would love to know the Name & Brand. Thank You SGS!!

[@lataciahorton5055]

Can you use this recipe for cupcakes as well?

[@warrengray8611]

What kind of mixer is that its adorable

[@lizlalove6171]

OK: To all the people who say: "With all of these steps/ingredients, you might just as well make it from scratch...." There is a reason people buy boxed cake. It's for convenience, economy and consistency of results. There are food chemists that put the formulas together to make these boxed cakes. A home baker will usually make a more natural but heavier, denser product. If you're an amateur and you want to make something that tastes professional, this is the way to go. Making cake from scratch and making it from the box yield different results, even with the use of the hacks. Using a box mix is much simpler. This is for people who want professional results with less effort/ingredients/skill.

[@OlhosVerdes66]

Can I use this recipe for cupcakes as well? If so how long would I bake for?

[@amberweiss3815]

Trying this right now for my sons cake!

[@alisonmattox7407]

how did it turn out?

[@whitleyjackson8967]

Alison Mattox it’s so yummy!

[@yanachamiso9685]

Do you know if there are any modifications you can make if it is for a red velvet box cake?

[@KellyHunk]

Just made this. Sooo delicious. It does taste like homemade. I’ve made many chocolate cakes from scratch but I can’t get the right texture or flavor. Thanks a lot! Saving this!

[@Appaddict01]

Try the recipe on the back of the Hershey’s Dutch processed can one of the best chocolate cakes and at Chelsweets chocolate cake is really good. Hershey’s- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImle5uEpbV1hZY Chelsweets- Both of these were really good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbInoOulLNkj8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5rYlHd8j7-dfac

[@KellyHunk]

@@Appaddict01 thank you!

[@jeanettemclaughlin4296]

This is my first time watching your channel. I have an idea for chocolate cake with a cannoli style filling. My plan is to use the thinner ganache as a glaze. I thought that spreading apricot jam on the cut sides of my cake would be a good idea. I can modify the filling too. I am planning to add chocolate shavings, toasted pistachios and finely chopped dried apricots. It is a sophisticated flavor combination for Valentines Day dessert at home. If anyone has suggestions, I am glad to know them.

[@Sherrissaeats]

Nice

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

What coffe do u recommend for cake recipes

[@itsmedmc]

Hi are you able to make this same hack for other mix other than chocolate box mix? like the Yellow cake or other flavors

[@gaila7500]

Great video! Love your mixer. May I ask what kind it is and where you got it please?

[@sweetea7035]

I bought a Bosch mixer like this one, and I ended up hating it. I sold it. So many plastic pieces. I went back to Kitchen Aid with just one beater.

[@kendraborczuch-kitts8935]

Hey Liz, can you stack with this cake?

[@NKTran83]

How long can I store the cakes wrapped in the fridge?

[@sweetea7035]

Liz is a rock star!

[@pauletteomayemi3954]

Please can I omit the yoghut totall? And the cocoa powder,which brand is best?

[@ljd2130]

This cake was really good! I didn't have flour so I substituted with extra cake mix and added chocolate chips.

[@luisalvarez304]

How did you make the frosting?

[@manynames8296]

Hey I find that the box mix is already sweet,so is it necessary to add the sugar?

[@Runstyr]

By the time you're finished fixing the box mix, you could have just made scratch lol. It looks far more delicious than a box mix has any right to, however! 😋

[@SugarGeekShow]

It's ok, it's not for everyone. I used to be like you too. I went to pastry school and made everything from scratch. But since I have started teaching, I realize that some people just need a little stepping stone between box mix and completely from scratch for a variety of reasons. To some, box mix is all they know and all their palette is used to. So making a doctored box mix taste a little more like scratch helps them see beyond just the box. It's also full proof. As you know, making a cake from scratch requires very careful measuring and mixing. Beginners who only know how to put a box mix in a bowl get discouraged by difficult measuring. Box mix also has emulsifiers that help the cake rise pretty much no matter what. So the successful cake gives the beginner a boost of confidence. Once they see they can make something like a doctored box mix, they move onto baking from scratch more easily. I know this is a long answer but I wanted to let you know I get it and there is a method behind my madness :)

[@Runstyr]

@@SugarGeekShow thanks for the detailed response! Your thinking as an educator makes much more sense than this method just being a hack. Much appreciation for your skills as a baker and as an educator!

[@whitleyjackson8967]

Daric Singingwind Actually no there’s a difference. I’ve made a chocolate fudge cake form scratch it’s a lot of work and steps. This is actually easier and beginner friendly.

[@sweetea7035]

It is amazing, I think the extra cocoa and the coffee are the secret to the great flavor.

[@user-uk8lo3tz7v]

Can i use thick cream instead of sour cream

[@ber2506]

If I want to add milk (to make it it or tres leches ) after it cools down should I place it into the fridge first sealed or after it’s cooled down completely add the milks and then place in fridge sealed ?

[@barbarajerez2550]

Does this recipe works for cupcakes? If so what’s the baking time ? Please & thank you!

[@daliasmith3230]

Which ingredients would you use to make German chocolate cake?

[@kaleighc7234]

Would this recipe be okay for cupcakes? I’m assuming so?

[@jillijoseph7050]

How cold should the coffee be? Room temperature? Or refridgerated cold?

[@catrinawilliams6866]

Did you use self rising flour out plain

[@ava_2304]

Do you have to add the coffee? Is there a substitute for that or could you just leave it out without affecting anything?

[@aadhithyanbabu]

You can leave it out . No worries ,use similar proportion of liquid

[@CJCarmel201]

What type of cocoa powder do you use. Would it be fine to use Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa powder?

[@cierramcfadden1221]

Would this work for cupcakes?

[@nandipha7766]

What flour did you use please hun ?

[@jesus.ceciliarodriguez6496]

Hi, Can this be used for German cake mix? Thanks I’m advance.

[@laureljenkins6566]

I can’t have coffee! Do you have a suggestion for a substitute? Thanks! Love your videos so much 😘

[@SugarGeekShow]

Water will work too!

[@laureljenkins6566]

Thanks so much! The same amount as in your video?

[@lizettebarrett9967]

Hi what is the name of you mixer and the size . Thank you

[@dianamahmood4655]

What inch pan did you use?

[@karalittlepage8331]

Sugar geeks that's hilarious 😂

[@ashleyaguilera5595]

Can I replace the one cup of coffee with milk? And the other half cup with the coffee?

[@dcordero1984]

If adding black cocoa can I use hot coffee to bloom it?

[@navycottoncandi]

Is it ok to replace the eggs with condensed milk and don’t add any sugar? Please advise. Thanks

[@sapnaparekh2103]

Can I use Bundt cake pan instead of 2 8’ inch pan ?

[@brentanoschool]

to 2 boxes choc cake mix I added: 1 box choc instant pudding - 2 extra eggs - orange juice instead of water - 1 t vanilla - glazed it with a heated jar of orange jam

[@daniellejohnson5198]

Can the coffee be instant?

[@ashleyaguilera5595]

I have a question! Hopefully you see this..but what can I replace the coffee with? Can I put one cup of milk and the other half of coffee?

[@xmee2089]

I was shook when she said sour cream or MAYONNAISE!!

[@bam2431]

As a baker I have used both in my cakes from scratch and both work well at adding moisture but I prefer mayo for an additional depth in flavor. Trust me u will NOT taste either sour cream or mayo. And if u think about it mayo is made of eggs and oil etc so its stuff u already put in ur cakes anyway

[@xmee2089]

@@bam2431 the sour cream is good but mayo???🤪🤪

[@bam2431]

@@xmee2089 don't knock it til u try it. Its pretty common and known professional bakeries to do this...so u never know, maybe u have already tried it this way and don't even know it.

[@xmee2089]

@@bam2431 😬 nah I don't think so mayo????

[@charlottepall6828]

I use sour cream it makes the cake richer tasting

[@MidnightFury3]

Can I do this without adding the coffee and still get nice results? (I ask because we don’t have coffee or a coffee maker in my house)

[@rolamie60]

how long would you bake a 9X13 cake

[@esoto0781]

Do you have to but sour cream?

[@helpfulnatural]

Sour cream makes everything better! :-)

[@SugarGeekShow]

Truth!

[@helpfulnatural]

@@SugarGeekShow I even swap it out for full fat plain yogurt if I'm out of sour cream. :)

[@khay_66m]

Hi can you show how to hack a vanilla sponge cake ❤

[@dianaschauder8373]

Can I do this to a box of German Chocolate mix???