Copycat Duncan Hines Boxed Cake Mix
Recreate the magic of your favorite boxed dessert with this Copycat Duncan Hines Boxed Cake Mix recipe! Perfect for nostalgic cake lovers, this DIY version brings you all the fluffy, moist goodness of a store-bought mix using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, powdered milk, and baking powder. Enhanced with rich butter, creamy vanilla, and a trio of eggs, this easy-to-make batter comes together in just 15 minutes and bakes to golden perfection in under 30. Whether you're preparing a classic birthday cake or a simple sweet treat, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results at home. Say goodbye to preservatives and hello to homemade decadence!
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Powdered milk
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Step 2
Cut the softened butter into small pieces and add it to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and beat using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan(s) by greasing them with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dusting with flour.
Step 6
Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan(s). Use a spatula to level the surface of the batter.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the pan(s) from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1247.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3846.6 |
| Total Fat 130.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 878.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3006.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 611.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 376.7g | |
| Protein 67.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 181.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 749.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1422.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories