Cake Mix Suggestions

[njk07]

My daughter's birthday is next week and am thinking of just keeping it simple and getting a cake mix (white/vanilla and chocolate) for the cupcakes. What brand cake mix have you been happy with?

I also remember an ex-colleague of mine who added one ingredient to make it moist but I couldn't remember what that is. Would appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks :)

[njk07]

Oops - I meant to post this in the Lounge. Reposting there.

[patho521]

I only use Duncan Hines. They're cakes always come out super moist, I've never had a problem with them.

[weech]

Duncan Hines, without a doubt.

As for adding ingredients, some people add an extra egg, a brick of cream cheese or a pack of dry pudding mix.

[cuca_]

I like Trader Joe's mixes the best.

[AnnieW625]

Duncan Hines or Bety Crocker. Add nothing to the mix except maybe chocolate chips.

[ajb524]

I use a doctored cake mix from here-
http://www.food.com/recipe/white-almond-sour-cream-wedding-cake-69630

I've used it many times including my sister's wedding cake and it has always been a hit with everyone. I do cut back on the sugar though. I use 1 1/2c instead of two. I usually buy duncan hines mix, but really any of them will work.

[waitingforgrace]

My favorite is Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge

http://www.duncanhines.com/products/cakes/classic-dark-chocolate-fudge-cake-mix

[Olivia1094]

Try applesauce instead of all the oil. This will reduce fat and add moisture. I can't remember the ratio off hand, but I think it is now on most of the boxes.

[nfowife]

I use duncan hines cake mixes and add one extra egg and a package of same-flavor pudding mix and it makes the cake moister and denser IMO. I get lots of compliments!

[lucy94103]

Adding just Greek yogurt according to...

The Great Cake Debate!
http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1543

[candaceb]

Trader Joe's. Just made some today for DH's birthday. I am a baker and everyone expects me to make things from scratch and they usually think the tj's cake is from scratch. No doctoring needed.

[njk07]

Great suggestions! Thank you all!

[nfowife]

Also want to add that homemade frosting makes a huge difference. I never buy store frosting, it can't compare!
For vanilla I like the sprinkles buttercream recipe and for chocolate I likethe "rich chocolate frosting" on allrecipes. Both are easily googled (on my phone so can't link for you). Yummy!

[njk07]

Also want to add that homemade frosting makes a huge difference. I never buy store frosting, it can't compare!
For vanilla I like the sprinkles buttercream recipe and for chocolate I likethe "rich chocolate frosting" on allrecipes. Both are easily googled (on my phone so can't link for you). Yummy!

I love all recipes. Found your two frostings. Thanks!