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Can I make 2 boxes of cake mix at once?

By James Austin

Yes…..just be sure to double the ingredients. (Don’t ask why I remind you about that…….. Now, I make notes right on the recipe. As for two boxes of cake mix: I always mix two and freeze the extra cake becuase I really, really don’t like the baking part of decorating!

Can I bake two cake mixes at the same time?

You can bake different size cake at the same time but you need to have the right amount of batter in each mould.

How do you mix two cake mixes together?

Pour both dry cake mixes into a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Zip it up tight and begin to shake it well to make sure cake mixes are combined thoroughly. In a clean mug (you do not need to grease the mug), combine 3 tablespoon of the combined cake mixes with 2 tablespoon of water. Stir well until completely combined.

One standard box of cake mix (approximately 15-19 oz.) will make two 9″ layers.

Does one box of cake mix make two cakes?

One box of cake mix will fill two round, 6-inch or 7-inch cake pans. One 8-inch round cake pan uses approximately 3 1/2 cups of batter, while one 10-inch round pan uses 6 cups.

If you need to cook three cakes at a time, place two on the bottom rack, spaced apart, and one on the rack above and in between the other two. Move the cakes twice during cooking so that each cake spends an equal amount of time in each position. TOP = PALE Cakes stacked above each other disrupt heat flow in the oven.

Can I double a Betty Crocker cake mix?

When you use boxed cake mix to make a large cake, you will double both the mix as well as the amounts of all ingredients listed in the directions on the box and adjust the baking time accordingly. This little bit of extra effort will be well worth it when you serve the cake and all your guests can enjoy it.

How many boxes of cake mix do I need for a sheet cake?

so at 4 to 5.5 cups per box mix. that would be 3 to 4 boxes of cake mix.

A 12×2″ round uses 1 1/2 boxes of cake mix OR one batch of my WASC recipe. A 12×2 round takes 1 1/2 boxes of mix.

How do you make a box cake rise higher?

Sift together 1/4 – 1/2 cup self-rising flour and 1/2 cup sugar, then add to any cake mix. When adding the liquid ingredients, add an extra tablespoon or two of water or milk to make the batter the right consistency. These small tweaks make the cake rise more, and give it a smoother texture.

How much cake batter do I need for a 9×13 pan?

9×13 inch pan holds 14-16 cups of batter, essentially the same as 2 9×2-inch round pans.

How many boxes of cake mix do I need for a 12×18 sheet cake?

I would say 3 mixes per 12x18x2, if you’re not extending or doctoring them. (More flavor variations.) If you look in the pan their are two lines, one for a single layer cake or a double layer.

When it comes to the oil, some boxed cake mixes (like Betty Crocker and Pillsbury) call for 1/2 cup of oil while others (like Duncan Hines) use 1/3 cup. Take whatever the instructions on your box call for and divide it in half.

How many cups of batter does a box of cake mix make?

One package cake mix yields about 4 cups batter.

How do you make boxed box taste homemade?

Try adding a few of these tips to your box cake mix taste better!
Use milk instead of water. Add extra eggs. Add sugar and flour to the dry mix. Use coffee instead of water for chocolate cakes. Sour Cream is perfect for adding moisture and rich flavor. Pudding adds moisture and flavor.

Can you make a layer cake with one pan?

I just take one single sheet cake and cut it in half to create the two layers. If you want to go bold, you can absolutely make two full sheet cakes and stack them together. I believe in you and that awesome, gigantic cake you’re building. Go for it!