How to Make your BOX CAKE Taste HOMEMADE • JonnyCakes

[@thejonnycakes]

Who would win in a fight: Me or Betty Crocker?

[@sekwannnnn]

duncan hines

[@tasticola]

It depends...is it in frilly aprons? ...

[@grackleaudit]

sorry bud my money's on betty

[@beatricemagnino754]

@@tasticola well then obviously Jonny 🙄

[@mariee.5912]

You Jonny.

[@_annika_]

All the hacks summed in this video 1. Add an extra egg than the box recipe 2. Swap the water with milk, one to one ratio 3. Half the oil, and the other half use butter 4. Use sour cream for tangyness Note: I did 1-3, but i left the 1/4 cup oil and also added 1/4 cup butter, with no sour cream/pudding, and it tasted pretty good! No one realized it was box mix :) Good Luck Baking!

[@Andreasplace]

Thanks because I don’t want tangy cake unless it’s lemon

[@lydiakub]

What kind of oil?

[@_annika_]

i usually use vegetable oil when baking@@lydiakub

[@nicolec7767]

Thank you!!!

[@danielabernal9026]

​@@Andreasplace it honestly doesn't make it tangy I can never taste it but it makes it very moist and slightly denser and richer

[@DuchessofSassytown]

I love strawberry cake. When I was a kid, I always wanted strawberry cake with strawberry frosting and the clear yellow sprinkles. I used to have that every birthday for years.

[@alquicksilver]

"For legal purposes..." 😂 I'm an attorney and this tickled me. I love the concept of this video so much; it reminds me of when I was in college. I was the go-to birthday cake maker and would make box chocolate cake. I added heavy cream in the batter, would make a ganache with some half-price holiday candy (the sales!!!) and add that to the mix to make it a bit fudgey, and a few other tweaks. *Not* a structurally sound cake, but it was so good for pretty cheap. I'm going to have to try your recipe! 😊

[@thejonnycakes]

Omg amazing I love that

[@bsugarplum]

I made this tonight using a strawberry Betty Crocker mix it was delicious and moist. Thanks for these great tips.❤❤❤

[@OldFordTaurus]

I always considered a box cake to be home made. I made it at home.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

we be delusional and I like it !

[@luucia707]

That’s what i meannn!!! It is still homemade haha

[@Koalas4allz]

Yeah 😅

[@yazyazmine]

😂😂

[@esperanzavalle3349]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 SO TRUE! LOL!!!

[@tokunaga432]

I already do milk and butter swap with the extra egg but if Im using yellow, white or butter cake mix I also add a bit of vanilla extract to make the flavor little more smooth

[@arulasuniverse]

"I'm lactose intolerant." Proceeds to add butter and sour cream 😂

[@thejonnycakes]

No so real omg

[@mo-whack6790]

​@@thejonnycakes I found the best lactose free sour cream

[@7ab3tha]

I'm Lactose intolerant and also a food masochist. Some days I just have to plan to be at home in my soft pajamas with baby wipes. Pizza is an evil mistress that I can't quit. 🥹

[@kimberlykinsinger2612]

Hi Jonny! You’ll be excited to know In some areas (like Ontario where I live!), you can actually buy most dairy products now as lactose free - not only milk, cream, and butter, but sour cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella… it’s very helpful! My advice is to buy on sale with a far out expiration date (filtered is best for this) and/or freeze if you can. Loblaws hands down as the MOST lactose free products (though most Canadian dairy companies have now caught up). The other cheat is specifically cultured, old, or non-pasteurized cheeses (think France) are naturally lactose free thanks to the bacteria and enzymes present. Anyways, all the best as a fellow lactose intolerant person! 😊

[@reginatrahan4413]

@arulasuniverse I'm lactose intolerant also but can Bake with these ingredients and it doesn't bother me like have just milk.

[@RodneshaGreen]

Glad you mentioned sour cream! Def a great hack. Love knowing about the other substitutes and tips! 🎉

[@thejonnycakes]

So happy ur here!

[@RLucas3000]

@@thejonnycakes Why aren’t you the new 4th Try Guy?! I feel like you’d try anything once! Like have the Try Guys tried beekeeping, or jello wrestling, or skydiving or wire walking or making high end piñatas? I also think you and Miles could make the 4th and 5th try guys, that way onr could be away doing something else, and you’d still have four!

[@mauragormley5483]

absolutely loved this video! more basic baking videos please!

[@thejonnycakes]

You got it!

[@ambern6069]

I have a solid chocolate cake recipe I’ve been using for years, but despite trying dozens of white/yellow/vanilla scratch recipes, I’ve never found one that I prefer more than doctored General Mills white cake mix 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m a firm believer in using a box mix as long as the icing is from scratch, never had a complaint, huge time saver, consistent results every time no matter who is actually making it!

[@cynthiakeller5954]

The time saved is invested in pulling out pantry staples and a measuring spoon. 5 minutes tops. Measuring cup doesn't count bc you're already using it.

[@Amlo589]

Yea boxed cake has chemicals and emulsifiers that take cakes to another level that can be achieved with homemade recipe. Think you can share the chocó cake recipe? Thx

[@kfl611]

@@Amlo589 I know she made me want a slice of chocolate cake.

[@carolkingsafer9728]

I have my chocolate cake also. I made a white cake with 4 eggs, cup of milk, substitute butter for the oil and added some bourbon vanilla paste 👌 homemade chocolate cream cheese frosting 👌

[@MelaninQueen93]

I love this because as a home based baker people love to ask “do you back from scratch” blah blah blah and I don’t I use a doctored recipe is what I call it ! I honestly like box mixed cakes better than scratch I’ve made scratch and no matter what recipe I use I just prefer box mix and so do my customers they LOVE my cakes ! And I also measure my sour cream with my heart omg all the time 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brittneybibbs7256]

I made this for my sons birthday. Omg it was a delicious cake. It was three layers topped with chocolate covered strawberries, and it was sooo much better than a box cake. DEFINITELY try this, you'll be glad you did.

[@Siriuslyyy]

I do the extra egg and milk instead of water, and i add yoghurt. Never used sour cream because i don't have it in my fridge usually.

[@RodneshaGreen]

Another solid hack for chocolate cake is to use a chocolate pudding packet!

[@krene8583]

And hot coffee or instant coffee grounds next level

[@Collageartist69]

Or coffee.

[@kfl611]

i read a little instant coffee can accentuate the chocolate flavor more. Also I read in the 1930's to cut down on the price of using so much chocolate, people added in a smashed up tomato in their chocolate cake. People got inventive in the depression.

[@_goddess_da_tee_]

How long do you freeze the cake for a party the next day. Also, can you do this with cup cakes?

[@lynnedean713]

You clever lad!!! Have just stumbled across your channel. I have been baking cakes from boxes for 65 years and follow the procedure to the letter. Box cakes were more tasty decades ago, now even Betty Crocker tastes like foam. Of course I have no family now at home but I am definitely going to try your method. What I call thinking outside the box (pun intended lol). Can't wait to view your other offerings now. Thank you.

[@kfl611]

They tasted better because they were full of all sorts of fat and chemicals and things you could not pronounce, all the things to give them body, structure and taste, but also maybe cancer or at least a bigger waist line. I'm not so big on the political correctness in food ingredients. If you think about it and what all the ingredients are that we inhale and consume and are surrounded by, you would never get out of bed. I do also agree, I've eate plenty of things that had good mouth appeal, but no taste. Like eating a sponge.

[@cottonhxney]

@@kfl611respectfully, everything is a component of chemical formula names that you can’t pronounce because it’s not common. search up an apple’s chemical formula name… this is a pretty outdated and nonsensical way of approaching a discussion about food and health.

[@shev6752]

I like his personality ❤

[@Sandraot420]

The fact i was introduced to you by the try guys and now you’re one of my favs! Learning to up my baking so ty! 😊

[@Sleezy.Design]

3:20 when I notice lumps or clumps in my cake I always mix it with a stick mixer. This also helps if I used too cold butter and I have butter flakes in the liquid. Just blend it thoroughly with the stick mixer for a few minutes and it will come together perfectly

[@OddSwiftGoose]

It looks like Jonny measured like Eugene

[@thejonnycakes]

Very that

[@mariee.5912]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sunnymcgie]

Jonny measures with his heart but Eugene measures with his dark dark soul.

[@OddSwiftGoose]

@@sunnymcgie but you got agree Jonny has to have dark side his happy body

[@barbaraanderson3532]

You’re hilarious! I’m hooked.

[@everythingjustbaked]

Jonny needs his own tv show already so I can binge 😩😩

[@thejonnycakes]

Will you come bake with me? 📺

[@Luna_the_black_cat]

I mean he’s in “Is It Cake?” on Netflix so…..Does that even count lol

[@joanclaytonjohnson3630]

Wow. Loved this. I grease pans but use cream of wheat to line them instead of flour. Cake comes right out.

[@FernandoRamos-yp7ef]

I made this strawberry cake with Duncan Hinnes for a birthday special person , I did it with all the ingredients you suggested. It was delicious. Thank you very much. I also made the chocolate cake with sour cream . instead of mayonnaise. It was delicious I put the chocolate chips fabulous 😍🤩

[@Sarahmew]

This was so delightful and informative! I'm definitely making all my boxed cakes like this now!

[@thejonnycakes]

I’m so happy to hear that!!

[@kayaa5359]

Johnny you are a treasure. So glad you've tagged up with the try guys so much because i otherwise would not have been blessed with your channel

[@yanna_]

I’ve seen lots of doctored boxed cake videos so i just came here for the giggles, but omg I learned a few tweaks I haven’t learned from other bakers!!! AAAAND I got comedy in the process??? Bra👏vo👏

[@thejonnycakes]

I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping by.

[@jellybean3144]

This was so enjoyable! I'm so glad I came across this video today! I've already been playing around with swapping oil for butter, and adding an extra egg, and I can definitely tell the difference. But I didn't know about the sour cream, so I can't wait to try it 😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

0:17 You threw some great shade right there. I could rest under it till June 😂

[@thejonnycakes]

Lolol

[@boondocsaint124]

I followed all the changes you suggested except sour cream. I didn't have any so I used plain yogurt and wow, moist, fluffy, delicious.

[@lo7892]

I think box cake mix tastes better than dam near any other cake I tasted. It's magical to me

[@ElliesPets1004]

I love the honesty along with the "key" hacks. I had to subscribe for more fun and of course the tips.

[@BakingwithJayplusDan]

I'm living for this! Great tips.

[@taviantaketa8210]

I bake once a year and this was a WINNER!! Thank you!!

[@ashlh3372]

How did this come out in perfect timing literally heard about making box cake fancy a few weeks ago and just bought a cake mix 3 days ago for a birthday this weekend 🤩 thank you

[@thejonnycakes]

That makes my heart so happy

[@ktthelibrarian]

Lizzie would add a package of vanilla pudding mix to yellow cake mix to make my favorite birthday cake

[@thejonnycakes]

Yes I’ve heard this before! I will try it!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

would you KEEP all the other tweaks? I have pudding and wanted to try, don't want to ruin the cake by adding something Not mentioned.@@thejonnycakes

[@hectormarchena4143]

Try this yesterday and you save my life!

[@perceivedpal3888]

Thank YOU soooo much❣️This has go to be the best hack I’ve tried❣️ it was amazing…I appreciate it❣️❣️

[@beverlyharris3014]

My first time watching your videos and not only did I get exactly what I wanted but you had me cracking up you’re so funny and very sweet just like your delicious cake. My husband birthday is August 19th and he requested for me to make him a box cake but I wanted to make it taste like a homemade cake I googled it and you showed up and I’m pleased with your video and didn’t want to watch anyone else’s, so thank you for your precious time I will definitely let you know how it came out.

[@tinaknutsen]

Gosh darn it, I don’t have enough eggs! My grand son just stayed the weekend, he learned to cook eggs he made eggs for everyone everyday… bless his heart. Going to teach him your hacks, he will love it! TY😊

[@llopez2208]

First time watching your videos. I loved your energy! You are just so fun to watch. Thank you. I will measure away with my heart from now on 🥰😂 🫶🏼

[@danielleraso5419]

You can also replace the water with pureed strawberries which is so good

[@jvasquez0620]

I usually just like for ppl to tell me what I need to do and not talk much but surprisingly I didn’t mind with you. You’re so funny. Didn’t mind it one bit and thanks for the tips gonna try this nowwww

[@carriejcookielady1726]

Here for a good time not long time 🎉 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@krene8583]

I usually put sourcream in my cake mix from scratch and cornbread box mix only difference i will sub half the sourcream for the liquid amount. It gives them a soft texture with a slight tang

[@beatricemagnino754]

This looks so helpful! Can’t wait to watch 🎂

[@thejonnycakes]

Lemme know what ya think!

[@beatricemagnino754]

@@thejonnycakes Great video! I will definitely use these tips for making box cakes!

[@jackie8357]

Def going to try this I haven't tried making a box cake in almost ten years - they just weren't tasty enough - nope I didn't make them from scratch - I just bought them

[@christinabarrow5814]

will definitely try it your way. It seems to have a good texture.

[@damned_1]

I LOVE everything about this and your sense of humor is what draws me in!! 😅 Am wondering what you recommend for a filling, if any, for this cake as I just baked a two layer round, and since I have some left over homemade cream cheese frosting, will use to top and fill… we also have fresh strawberries so thinking of slicing them and serving on top of each piece of cake as I go, keeping it simple. What say you, fine sir?! 🧐🫶🏼

[@scottbrenham1341]

I tried a muffin made at local bakery even when adjusting stuff I was able recognize yellow cake mix possiblity it was general Mills Co. If you use organic box mixes it's better all ingredients are real I made chocolate chip scones they came out great.

[@okmags]

thanks for the tips! love your content ❤

[@thejonnycakes]

Thanks for being here

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I've just got to try this. It never occurred to me to add sour cream. I've used pudding mix in the past, but this sounds so much better.

[@skylerstemper4627]

My grandma and I have always added mayonnaise which sounds crazy at first and then when you think about it it’s just eggs and oil and usually you have it laying around anyway

[@Marie-of6fp]

I wanted to see it frosted since they were mini 6" cakes. Sounds like a great idea. Great tips because boxed cakes do kinda have that weird taste.

[@SAmaryllis]

I've been hoping for a cake basics video! 😄

[@thejonnycakes]

Yay! So happy ur here.

[@mariee.5912]

Yes!!!

[@Tri2TT]

I know I've only known you from without a recipe, phoning it in and the animation cake, but I love you Respectfully and platonically and hope you win everything

[@wavy6617]

This is a game changer!

[@nadakoubrite4644]

Jonny, you SHOULD make more videos !

[@thejonnycakes]

Ok I think I will

[@unleashyourinnercreative]

Fave video yet!

[@thejonnycakes]

Thank you Mommy

[@craiglambert2131]

We did it with a Duncan Hines Lemon cake.. AWESOME!

[@RDP920]

Have you ever tried the cake pan strips (that wrap around the outside of the pan for even baking? You can make them or buy them)? I need to try them. I usually just cut off the "dome" and eat it while I'm frosting the cake!

[@SandiByrd]

My favorite baker hands down. Just LOVE your chaotic energy! 🥰🥰🥰 This is why you mesh so well with the Try Guys lol.

[@shalondaflagg]

You are hilarious, and I love your tips ❤️

[@LadyJ84]

Great video!!! Thanks for the tips!! ❤❤❤

[@aishamapara4803]

Is there a frosting recipe coming up soon? I wanna do this for a birthday next month!

[@thejonnycakes]

Ganache recipe soon!

[@biancavullo-macdonald3828]

This video was funny and I feel like I learned a lot. Going to try this, this weekend when I make my son's birthday cake. :)

[@knightsofneeech]

I enjoyed your video first time seeing your work. You have long fingers like a surgeon! Wow! Thanks for the great content!

[@sassysandie2865]

I use blended fresh strawberries with this cake mix in addition to cream. Cream cheese frosting, yum! My first time seeing you. My husband asked me what I was laughing about from the other room;😂

[@steveraglin7607]

Jonny, it's my first visit to your channel and I love your lighthearted approach. So.... you've omitted the beating step which is intriguing. I always thought beating at high speed for two minutes per box directions is necessary to aerate the batter, allowing for more "loft." You've skipped that, can you tell us why?

[@safinazdarfour168]

Absolutely loved watching this video 😂❤.

[@weird0.0]

I love that you ignored the woman in the shop and bought the cake mix 🫣 This was a wonderful video, your sense if humour is fantastic 🤍

[@thejonnycakes]

Heheheh it was FOR THIS VIDEO I THINK

[@courtneysmith5983]

Thanks JohnnyCakes!

[@Housemusic4ever]

Thank you jonyy!!!!

[@janackova]

Yes. Lactose is also in sour cream. But I believe e the lactose won’t cause gas if it’s cooked inside a cake. It’s more like drinking milk and ice cream.

[@emmabailey1586]

Thank you so much needed a last minute birthday cake saved the day!!! Loved u on Netflix too!!

[@ebonyqueen_]

Love your videos! Does anyone know how long you should freeze your cakes in the saran wrap before attempting to layer them with icing??

[@AuntBarbara]

Totally taking these tips to my pineapple upside down cake today. It’s better than homemade, it’s store-bought!

[@raven_moonshine39]

"Now you could measure this out. You could use a scale. I [confused stuttering] Why? Like, why?" The exact moment I hit like. Baking is half science, half feelings based chaos and no one can convince me otherwise.

[@esperanzavalle3349]

LUV, LUV, LUVVVVVVV YOUR VIDEO & PERSONALITY!! 🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰

[@DianaRojo-dh5pd]

First time watching you and I luv it. Thank you

[@mdst6302]

Love this guy😂🍰❤

[@MAZviolinist]

I'm going to finally use this recipe and make cupcakes!

[@kgrace9360]

Wow! I'm gonna try those tips! Ur hilarious!!

[@heidilee_13]

This was such a useful video. Thanks Jonny!

[@thejonnycakes]

Yay!

[@lisam8053]

"Im here for a GOOD Time , NOT a long time!" Definitely best quote ever👏 (when it come to delicious, sometimes not always the best choice in foods or desserts 😆)

[@babi4yu]

Love it, loved it, made it n ATE it❤ Thnx from India

[@yadirahernandez8559]

I came across your video looking for some recipe to enhance cake box mixes and omg you are the best I'm a fan had to subscribe love your energy ❤

[@Atensgrandma]

First time here! I absolutely ❤️ YOU!!!👏🏾

[@Ifyoubelieveme]

Give this man a television show!

[@hurricanecemi]

If you don’t make a “cake people Christmas party” shirt…… Jonny… like the shirt that would have been passed out at that event… I’ll cry.

[@thejonnycakes]

Hahaha maybe I will have to

[@DEl-o4y]

Looks delicious! I'll try it!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I remember a few years ago how Vaughn Vreeland (formerly of Tasty, now at NYT) made the box cake cooler. This video feels like a great companion piece to that.

[@AbigailSmith]

yayyy! i'm excited to make this

[@smittypaula]

Your hilarious!! Thank you for the tips!!

[@MAZviolinist]

If I use this recipe with cupcakes, is there a different cooking temperature? I'm going to try this for sure!

[@MAZviolinist]

P.S. I appreciate you making this video!

[@evercuriousmichelle]

It's funny that you use non-dairy milk but still use butter and sour cream, I guess you can always take lactaid! Is there less lactose in butter and sour cream?

[@thejonnycakes]

Lol great point. I have alternative milk on hand. That being said, butter doesn’t bother me like milk does!

[@forevr_miya]

0:18 why did that laugh fit so perfectly with the intro music 😂

[@IcedCoffeeandChaplaincy]

“Also, for legal purposes this is all a joke”😂😂😂😂 the absolute best

[@cheyannekline3119]

Mmm what if I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Would it be cheaper to go this spruced up box cake method or would you recommend a different recipe?

[@Yourlocalgloblefan]

You give us so much ideas and tips,it's like ice-cream,keeps coming at ya ,anyways ,keep up the good work!!

[@captjames19]

I can't WAIT to try this! Hey @jonnycakes would this also work on a brownie mix???

[@thejonnycakes]

I might have to do a whole brownie video. Replace the water for coffee and add an extra egg yolk.