The secret to making box cake mix WAY better!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

** add 1/2 cup sugar **

[@surayaathome6763]

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[@yugoyankoff-vh7in]

Instead of using butter 🧈 or oil try using applesauce.

[@Liyah_lee]

Oh my gosh I but 1 cup I was going by that words

[@VVMrOneTwo]

redo this video your audio is horrible fix it ....

[@VVMrOneTwo]

oh and the 350F on the oven go down to 320 to 325 in the oven that way you're cake won't DOME up

[@MinPhoebus]

Foster kid here, thank you so much. Videos like these help me so much to learn tips about life I couldn't pick up from parents. Blessed be

[@malissiajones7761]

A tip from an old Appalachian granny: Sift the cake mix and break up any lumps. It will mix up faster and smoother.

[@NancySimback]

I made a cake yesterday and wondered if it could be sifted as it was so lumpy.Thank you for the tip! I'm 75 and never too old to learn

[@genevekisson8639]

Hey hun, I just want you to know that I made this yesterday and it’s almost gone. We have one serving left for dessert around 6 o’clock. It’s only 3 of us. My son said mommy are you sure this is a box chocolate cake because we love chocolate cake and it never ever tasted so good. He thinks I’m tricking him. I had to show him the box . Girl it’s the bomb. It tasted so good. Light and fluffy. The only thing I did differently was not adding any sugar to it. We don’t like anything too sweet but it was the best chocolate cake I’ve ever tasted . Thank you so much for sharing

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you so much, you have made my day! I’m glad it turned out great for you, thanks so much for watching!

[@massiele11]

If anybody wants to take it up a notch, try adding 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee and 1teaspoon vanilla to the milk (keep in mind to use that amount less of milk in order to not add any extra liquid)

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Oh this does sound amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! 😮BEST the absolute BEST cupcakes I have ever had bar none!!!!!!!! New sub for life!!! My baking cred just went through the roof!!! Lmfao!!! THANK YOU so much for these easy, and just smart tips!!!! I am very surprised at how amazing these are! People, seriously, make them!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lanettefoster7197]

I want you to know, this changed the way I'll make cakes from now on. I'm in a cupcake contest at my church and wanted my cupcakes to stand out, so I kept trying all these different homemade recipe using friends as ginea (sp?) pigs....THIS one is the one that won everyone over. thank so much for sharing.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

This means the world to me! I’m so glad it turned out great for you!!!

[@muzikmind77]

I love running across a good KZbin page with good southern folks like myself.

[@CrugerwithaC]

I’m not a good baker at all but my family was truly amazed at this recipe, for all they know I made it from scratch! Thank you!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

That’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you!

[@anned.4250]

I'm about to try this!! Thanks for sharing. UPDATE: Came out amazing! I'll always do it this way, thanks!!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Great!!!! It’s the only way I do box cakes anymore! Thanks for watching!

[@jeanniehemmen5994]

Thank you this is absolutely delicious keep putting out more recipes please

[@katykayy]

Add a small box of instant pudding (same flavor as the cake)! It makes it amazingly moist!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you, I'll have to give this a try!

[@lukkyluciano]

I remember my grandma doing this. I used to "help" her a lot as a kid. She made great sweets from scratch but had boxed supplies to whip up something quick for us.

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

I made them with the pudding for my second batch, and yep the pudding is a hot! Very moist and fluffy cake! The first batch was the bomb too lol! The second batch was just fluffier! Both absolutely delicious!!! I'll never make just the box again!! Lol, my family wouldn't let me! HA! Thanks for taking my baking way, way up!!!❤​@@TrueGritAppalachianWays

[@andreaabigail942]

Thank you so much for being so specific and straightforward with the ingredients/information!

[@marlagenise2200]

Looks great i'm always looking for new ideas to make my cake better, I think i've just found it thank you

[@succubuslmao2050]

Used this for my 8 tier birthday cake for my mother… AMAZING the cake was so moist and nobody knew it was from a box. 😂😂😂 thank you

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes! Glad to hear it turned out good for you! Thanks for watching!

[@sha0520]

I tried this with a butter pecan cake mix, and added pecans to the batter. It DEFINITELY DOESN'T taste like a boxed cake. Saving this vid! 😎

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Wonderful!!! Thank you!

[@bellyanchor138]

Ahhh. I messed mine all they way up lol 😆 I missread these same tips from a recipe blog. I doubled ALL ingredients not JUST the butter and wondered why it was so watery. I added some flour to thicken it out and now I have it in the oven with my fingers crossed. Wish me luck!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Oh my gosh, happens to the best of us tho! Hope it still turned out well for you!

[@sep6229]

I just ran across ur channel. It so happened I had the same exact box cake mix on hand. My family doesn’t know I followed your instructions. It’s in the oven now. Smells wonderful. I’ll let u know their reactions.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I hope it turned out great for you and everyone enjoyed it!

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

This sounds so easy, does this work with other types of cake mixes? Yes I like to bake and cook for the two of us and like to try different things for a different taste and flavor of what I make. Going to save this video and give it a try. 😊

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes I use this for all boxed cakes!

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Ok sounds good can't wait to try. Thanks

[@daniellejones2719]

Thank you I enjoyed this video! I do the same thing with the milk and butter substitutions. Today im making a chocolate cake for my father in laws birthday and I will add the sugar like you did😃

[@christina2119]

gonna try 🎉🎉🎉this today for my Mom's 82 nd Birthday 🎂🎂🎂🎂! thank u ! 🎉

[@Redfoxrunplace]

I like box cake better than any bakery cake I've ever had. 😋

[@martinengland2193]

Thanks,Ive just make my Betty Crocker cake with your recipe as I’m in a cake baking competition at work!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I hope it turned out great for you!

[@jacquelinefritz4550]

OMG, BEST DAMN CAKE I'VE EVER HAD!! THANK YOU!! I'll try everything up post!😀

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

That's what I love to hear! Glad it turned out great for you!

[@TheCaribSpice]

Hi! I'm using your recipe to make "cup cake" cakes for my daughter's 4th. I am going for the individual cakes due to COVID and her school policy. I hope your recipe is golden! Kids are judgmental.😂

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I hope it turned out great! Thanks for watching!

[@HEFER2230]

I'm sorry if this comment annoys you but I love your accent and this video was easy to follow thank you I'm going to try this tonight!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No your just fine I get it a lot lol! Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed!

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You from Puerto Rico.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching!

[@vela0854]

Hi, I happened upon your Channel while looking for a better box cake mix. I liked your video the most, sounded easy and you used things I regularly have. I made this for my husbands birthday cake and we all loved it. Thanks, Keep it up Mama best of luck with your Channel. Take care and be well.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad it turned out well for you!!

[@Trina4c]

Taught me so much about how to modify ingredients thank you!!! 🙏🏽

[@Trina4c]

Tried this on Betty Crocker Fudge Cake Mix & it was demolished! One person even referred to it as 'award winning' 🏆 Thank You 👍🏼

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

That is awesome to hear!! Thank you!

[@taurussun2228]

Thanks! Will be trying this next week for Thanksgiving 🦃.

[@samarradavila3575]

Thank youuu I’m making a cake for my twin sisters birthday party and was so stressed it wasn’t gonna be good enough you a life saver 🙏

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hope it turned out great for you!

[@RicsBBQSpecialties]

Very kool recipe upgrade😎 I am so trying this. Thanks for sharing, new here and can’t wait to see your other videos👍🏼👍🏼

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching!

[@m.robinson3124]

I also recommend adding 120g AP flour and 7oz full fat sour cream and 2.5oz grapeseed oil on top of those ingredients its absolutely AMAZING. I'm a professional baker and that's what we use for our wedding cakes. (Disclosure yes my customers know I use box... many Bakery's do)

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Makaila Robson that sounds delicious!! I’m gonna have to try that! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mrs.quinones284]

Makaila Robson hi at what temperature you oven the cake and how long

[@bellagiancola4952]

Makaila Robson if you don’t mind me asking, what’s a “perfectional baker”?

[@m.robinson3124]

@@mrs.quinones284 i do 340 for 35 minutes :)

[@m.robinson3124]

@@bellagiancola4952 lol 😆 yeah that was a spelling mistake opps... professional**

[@cindycheung741]

I wanted to see the cake when it finish bake 😞

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Sorry about that! I’m still feeling my way through making the videos, I appreciate the feed back and thank you for watching!

[@cindycheung741]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays Ok np but great job

[@ohpake2887]

This is a very wholesome video

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Rose-hz2qk]

Looks really good. Going to try it. Question tho?? Can i use vegetable oil instead of the butter will it make a difference if i dont use it?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes you can just use the amount called for on the box, thanks so much for watching!

[@donnamorales2800]

Ok I tried it today for my grandson he's 8 , I'll find out tomorrow but thank you you are easy to fellow

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I hope it turned out good for you!

[@cavebuddy]

Making it now with Strawberry cake mix. 😊

[@pamgraves]

I’ve just subscribed and I love your videos

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

thank you

[@memuzzi1]

Can I cook this cake in a loaf tin? I'm in London in lockdown and that's all I have. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I would say you may have to split it into 2 cakes , bake 1/2 batter at a time using a loaf pan, but I think it could work! You stay safe as well, thanks for watching!

[@memuzzi1]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays Cheers. Thanks.

[@trinity70701]

Using your recipe now to make a cake for my daughters 22nd Bday...fingers crossed I don't mess it up...

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hope it turned out great for you!

[@trinity70701]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays it was Awesome!!!!

[@katarinam517]

I love your accent Love from Sweden

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you!

[@jakygarcia4764]

Thank you I loved 🎄❤️👌🏼

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching !!

[@rosieorozco5018]

Gracias looks delicious 😋

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ha-uj8df]

Amazing recipe ! Do I have to use the cake mix you used in the video or can I use a different one??

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No this can be used with any boxed cake, thanks for watching!

[@Vivetela]

Muchas Gracias !!! It came out great OMG!! SO FLUFFY ❤🙊 . I put I little bit more milk than the 2 cups and... perfect cake!!!!!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@Misticajadethehiddenmaster]

Thank you for the recipe

[@summerderossett8804]

Just made this for a family get together tomorrow, cant wait for everyone to try,thanks for the recipe!

[@TheCaribSpice]

How was it? I want to make a "cup cake" cake using this recipe for my daughter's birthday.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hope it turned out great! Thanks for watching!

[@summerderossett8804]

Turned out delicious, big hit!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Awesome!

[@manynames8296]

Hello, I find that the box mix is already sweet,so is the sugar necessary?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Only if you want to add it, definitely not a half too ☺️ I’ve done it with and without still turns out wonderful, thanks for watching!

[@jruiz6882]

I didn’t notice you said 1/2 cup of sugar and I ended up adding the 1 cup of sugar.

[@markskitchendelights521]

In your video you said to add 1/2 cup of sugar but on the screen it says 1 cup of sugar. Which is it?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It’s 1 cup I mis spoke

[@christinaziemann2054]

Thank you

[@anitaingraham8562]

Can this process be done on a box butter cake mix and add peanut butter

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I’ve never personally tried it, but it never hurts to try! Let us know how it turns out for you!

[@anitaingraham8562]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays , it was fabulous!!! Wish I could add a picture

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Oh great!!!

[@bcqwm5w]

How much peanut butter did you used

[@swingdow]

Should I use unsalted or salted butter?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I usually use salted

[@swingdow]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays thanks for the reply 🙏 👍

[@caelanlafferty9666]

I will forever do this - its amazing

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes it is, thank you!

[@sammii8467]

I usually add a package of pudding mix to the cake mix but I will try it this way today.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hmm pudding mix is also a good idea, I’m going to try that as well! Thank you for watching!

[@kathyphelps5698]

What temperature are you using? Same as box mix says?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes use whatever temp the box calls for, but definitely do the toothpick test because it may take the cake longer to get completely done. Thanks so much for watching!

[@keshaandcaleb]

I will try this next week! I'm so excited!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrmiyagi4852]

How was it!!!

[@sarah9642]

Will this work if I use vanilla cake mix??

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes! 😊

[@sarah9642]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays Thank you so much!!! I tried the chocolate version one and it is delicious!!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I'm so glad to hear it turned out great for you!

[@shaniarodriguez3365]

I have a question, is it salted or unsalted butter?

[@RenaGoss]

Salted brings more flavor, I work at a bakery & we use salted butter as well as butter flavoring

[@shaniarodriguez3365]

@@RenaGoss thank you !!!

[@bethwooley8384]

So do we add 1/2 cup of sugar or 1 cup of sugar, I’m confused?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It’s a half cup, my fault I spoke wrong in the video.

[@bethwooley8384]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays No problem! 😉 I’m making a birthday cake for my sister tomorrow and decorating it in a rosette pattern then driving 2 hours to her house. I just hope that the icing doesn’t melt off in the process! Thanks! from Kentucky 💙🐰🌺

[@mikehendrix6558]

You should always crack eggs 1 at a time in clear bowl to make sure no egg shells or a rotten egg. They way you did it if 1 of those eggs were rotten then you just ruined everything in that stainless bowl. After crack eggs in small clear bowl to prevent this from happening

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks

[@donnaadams9971]

I never used to Crack eggs I. A separate bowl but one Christmas Eve I was making a skillet breakfast for the whole family and as I cracked the 8th egg in the scramble it was totally bloody. I had to throw it all away.. it was awful.

[@FOOTBASLEDITZ1234]

Creative

[@jenniferperezcortez9]

Can it be salted butter or unsalted ?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hello! I used salted butter ☺️ thanks for watching!

[@purrminaj9727]

omg already had a heart attack watching 😭 im tempted to do this YOLO

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Haha it’s good girl! Thanks for watching!

[@yasenyaso9739]

Love your accent and love that technique. My cake is 10 times better. Much love from Iraq

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Great to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@TheWitchofWhiteTailHollow]

Thank you so much for this. We are going to our property in the mountains and I will bake this and take with!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sharonlewer4088]

You should show a side by side comparison

[@itsyourgirlmaddie5518]

What kind of butter is any kind of ?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Salted or unsalted, thanks for watching!

[@amandalaloggia9424]

Is the butter salted or unsalted?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

The butter is salted, thanks for watching!

[@FortniteeFrenzy]

This tastes ABSOLUTELLY DIFFERENT ITS SOOO GOOD. Thank You lot for this vid.Keep up the gpod work. Subscribed👍👍

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you so much!!

[@reinamacaren-a4132]

Add sugar instead of pudding🤔 I like that. 8 could use pudding for a pudding treat 😜 New sub😘

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you!

[@sheena1451]

Hi i really need your help right now! My baking pan is oblong,the length is 12 inch and 8 1/2 wide. We have the same cake mix but i was thinking of a 3500ft altitude. Is is the right baking pan? Or should i use bigger?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Mini Moni hey there! I would think that size pan should do fine with the mix 😃

[@suryaeranki6017]

What to replace for eggs? Can you please help me. We are vegetarians

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I’ve heard of people using applesauce or bananas to replace eggs. I have never personally done this, but maybe try that? Thanks for watching!

[@itsafamilything5872]

Yes about to go try this now!

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Great! I do all my box cakes this way makes them sooo much better!

[@itsafamilything5872]

I did it! And it turned out so yummy 😋 and moist!

[@catlady8324]

Let them eat cake. 🫅

[@jendayasworld7059]

The sugars will that be too much sugar?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It honestly doesn’t make it overbearingly sweet, but gives it just a little more sweetness and flavor than the original box cake. Thanks for watching!

[@jeanjoseph7905]

Why the extra sugar?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It makes the cake a little sweeter, but feel free to omit, it is still a great recipe without it.

[@pickleslove89]

I have chickens to I have 5 big chickens and I have 27 🐤!”!

[@aprilfielder9411]

Subscribed nice job

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you!!

[@ladyrob4110]

Why the sugar?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Why not? You can omit if you'd like! Just makes for a slightly richer cake.

[@kathyphelps5698]

I have made this twice and the 1st time I added a extra tbsp. of flour that I must of picked up from another video and cake was a little dry. Next time I doubled the liquid, added a egg and switched out oil for butter and doubled. Awesome cake.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Great to hear! And yes sometimes depending on humidity, elevation and things like that sometimes these recipes need a little tweaking. Thanks so much for watching!

[@DeeNice_2024]

You didn’t show the final results???

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I was newer to KZbin back when I made this video, I was still learning the ropes! Thank you for watching!

[@leannetomlinson7711]

You are so funny, I don't like chickens either but love fresh eggs lol. 💟💟💟

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching! 💜

[@MadesonOlanger]

Molasses is different than sorghum. Sorghum is made with maze and molasses is made with sugarcane

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Sorghum is made from sorghum cane ☺️ but people here call that molasses

[@amllc5201]

This looks like my house in Augusta?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No where close lol thanks for watching!

[@kevinhemmings1089]

Why didn't we see the finished product?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I was a baby KZbinr back then lol

[@rosinaferrante8532]

Why are you adding the sugar isn't there enough in the mix itself please let is know

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

This makes the cake a little sweeter and gives it a richer flavor. This can easily be omitted from the recipe if need be. Thank you for watching!

[@BrownKhild]

What about the milk what kind is recommended

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I usually use whole milk but any kind will work, thanks for watching!

[@jessicatolliver787]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays hey can I do this for German chocolate boxed cake mix. Help please

[@peanutlove1262]

Is it odd my cake came out greasy and kinda flavorless?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hmm.. I personally haven’t had that happen, not sure what happened.. thanks for watching!

[@peanutlove1262]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays oh ok tysm though idk what happend XD

[@marianna1513]

I am adding a box of chocolate pudding. I'm not sure if I should add the 1/2 cup of sugar too lol. Like you said "no one said it would be good for you"🤣🤣

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Haha that’s right! Haven’t tried adding pudding mix, that sounds wonderful!! Thanks for watching!

[@littlemisswowzers7188]

I forgot the extra sugar lol hopefully good still

[@Juliana_Martinez.5]

Where’s the cake I wanted to see how it came out 😊

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I was a baby video maker back then, ha! The thought never crossed my mind to show the finished cake at the time 🤦‍♀️ Thanks for watching!

[@anotherdepressedbottom8659]

I'm gonna make this for my aunt's birthday ｡^‿^｡

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching!

[@yeri_1238]

Is this for 2 cake pans or one?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

For one 9x13 or for thicker cake you can use 8 x 8

[@yeri_1238]

True grit: Southern Cooking and Canning thanks so much! 🥰

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@robinwhite9977]

Hunny I love your video but u might need to turn up the volume .I couldn't hear u good . thanks

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I’ve finally gotten me a little microphone since then, thanks for watching!

[@janicelenard854]

Why add suger

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

You don’t have to, just makes it a little richer, thanks for watching!

[@caligurl4507]

My sister just came in from texas i will be making your make and give u a update of what everyone thinks 😍

[@maryortiz725]

Didn't you have another. Channel before

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No I sure didn’t

[@genevekisson8639]

Why would you add extra sugar

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

All ingredients are completely optional, the extra sugar just gives it a little more sweetness, but this can be omitted if you prefer when making it at home. Thanks so much for watching!

[@fitmcdeezy8778]

Everything was awesome except that extra sugar. Made it too sweet for me