Boxed Cake Mix Hack: Tastes like you paid $6 a slice
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Boxed Cake Mix Hack: Tastes like you paid $6 a slice
Description
The Boxed Cake Mix Hack: Tastes like you paid $6 a slice uses a yellow cake mix as a base, enriched with extra eggs, milk, and double the amount of melted butter instead of oil. This variation on the standard mix instructions produces a moister, denser cake with more buttery flavor. The cake is baked according to the box's directions and cooled for at least an hour before frosting. The recipe finishes with 3 cups of buttercream frosting spread on top, adding a creamy, sweet complement to the cake's tender crumb.
The resulting cake has a richer texture and flavor compared to the original mix, making it suitable for parties or gathering when a reliable but elevated dessert is needed. The extra egg contributes to structure, milk adds moisture, and butter delivers depth of flavor.
Cooling the cake thoroughly before frosting helps the frosting set nicely without melting. This approach upgrades a boxed mix without requiring complicated techniques or obscure ingredients. It’s a practical choice for home cooks seeking a better cake with minimal extra effort.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup butter , melted
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups buttercream frosting
Instructions
- The only directions to note are that whatever the back of the box directs you to use, you have to:
- Add an additional egg.
- Replace the water with milk, same amounts.
- Replace the oil with melted butter. DOUBLE the amount.
- Cook with the same directions that are printed on the box.
- Cool the cake for at least 1 hour before frosting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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