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I Love Jiffy Cakes!

Sooner — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:21:20 GMT

I have to admit that I am very picky about food but I love Jiffy cake mix! Yes, in the little box! They are perfect for two people.

I made a white one last night and put maple icing on it and it was great! I used a half stick of butter, a little maple syrup, a little bit of vanilla flavoried natural coffee creamer, a pinch of salt and enough powdered sugar to make the might consistency.

I added cinnamon to half of it, but we preferred the plain version! It was wonderful! And I think Jiffy makes a better white cake then the other big mixes.

Re: I Love Jiffy Cakes!

QVCkitty1 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:29:19 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
I have to admit that I am very picky about food but I love Jiffy cake mix! Yes, in the little box! They are perfect for two people.

I made a white one last night and put maple icing on it and it was great! I used a half stick of butter, a little maple syrup, a little bit of vanilla flavoried natural coffee creamer, a pinch of salt and enough powdered sugar to make the might consistency.

I added cinnamon to half of it, but we preferred the plain version! It was wonderful! And I think Jiffy makes a better white cake then the other big mixes.

@Sooner , What size pan does it take ?

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mspatmac — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:31:47 GMT

Thanks for the idea @Sooner Going to give it a try.

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Boomernichols — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:38:54 GMT

@Sooner I have used the Jiffy for quick cornbread before but have never tried, nor do I remember seeing the cake mix. I will add this to my grocery list for turkey day as it will be only my husband and myself.

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Sooner — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:39:01 GMT

@QVCkitty1 We used 8" round but it was a thin cake. You could smaller or a small loaf pan.

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Carmie — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:45:40 GMT

My DH loves the Jiffy cornbread, I make it for him somethimes and it only takes a few minutes to mix up and bake.

Those mixes have been around for a long time, I remember them from my childhood.

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Ladybug724 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 21:58:27 GMT

Their muffin mixes are good also- and also pizza crust mix and cornbread

Jiffy mixes are inexpensive which is a plus

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Allegheny — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:07:12 GMT

Jiffy used to make frosting mixes also. White and Chocolate. They were really tasty, simple to make and handy. Unfortunately they discontinued them.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:25:09 GMT

Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.

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KatieB — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:38:16 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.

@Icegoddess Who, other than you, says that cornbread should not be sweet?? I've never heard that rule before.

Other than my deceased Mother's cornbread, it's the best I've had. And you can make so many other recipes using the Jiffy Cornbread mix, that's another thing I like about the mix.

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jannabelle1 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:50:02 GMT

I love the Jiffy cake mixes too, especially for just the two of us. The Jiffy website has some great recipes for their products....!

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January121 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:57:18 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.

@Icegoddess ...... Hi ... I love sweet cornbread with lots & lots of butter .... my favorite mix is the one from Betty Crocker ❤️🥰

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Icegoddess — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:02:31 GMT

@KatieB wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.
@Icegoddess Who, other than you, says that cornbread should not be sweet?? I've never heard that rule before.

Other than my deceased Mother's cornbread, it's the best I've had. And you can make so many other recipes using the Jiffy Cornbread mix, that's another thing I like about the mix.

Actually, @KatieB a lot of people do. It's a big debate as is shown in this Southern Living article: https://www.southernliving.com/bread/cornbread-sugar-debate.

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northiie57 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:02:49 GMT

these are great for a few cupcakes....love them!

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millieshops — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:22:13 GMT

@Icegoddess maybe sweet or not depends upon where you’re from or what you personally like? Kind of like coffee maybe? I don’t want mine “ruined” with any sweetness, milk, or cream but I don’t think others are wrong to like it with one or both.

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froggy — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:28:48 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.

There is no "should" about whether cornbread is sweet or not. The vast number of people prefer some sweetness in their cornbread. Yes, there are recipes that do not use sweetener but even the recipe on the back of the cornmeal box has sugar in it.

We like Jiffy, other mixes and also make it from scratch.

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Hilery — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:26:49 GMT

I use Jiffy Cornbread mix when preparing broccoli cornbread. Recipe uses butter, Jiffy mix, cottage cheese, eggs, and frozen or fresh broccoli. Recipe can be found by searching broccoli corbread. Must be allowed to rest about 15 minutes before serving. The sweetness of the Jiffy is what makes this so much better than any other brand.

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KatieB — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:42:52 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
@KatieB wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
Never tried their cake mixes, but I hate the cornbread mix. My ex used to make that all the time. Cornbread should not be sweet and it's quite easy to make from scratch.
@Icegoddess Who, other than you, says that cornbread should not be sweet?? I've never heard that rule before.

Other than my deceased Mother's cornbread, it's the best I've had. And you can make so many other recipes using the Jiffy Cornbread mix, that's another thing I like about the mix.
Actually, @KatieB a lot of people do. It's a big debate as is shown in this Southern Living article: https://www.southernliving.com/bread/cornbread-sugar-debate.

Like I said I've never heard that rule before. I have a degree in Home Economics, taught it in high school for years before going back to school for IT. Never heard it in college or elsewhere. The article demonstrates that it is a debate among people.

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Zhills — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:49:25 GMT

I open the Jiffy cornbread mix, remove a heaping tablespoon of the mix and put in the same amount of self rising flour. Same great taste, less crumbly.

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KatieB — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:23:36 GMT

@Hilery wrote:
I use Joffy Cornbread mix when preparing broccoli cornbread. Recipe uses butter, Jiffy mix, cottage cheese, eggs, and frozen or fresh broccoli. Recipe can be found by searching broccoli corbread. Must be allowed to rest about 15 minutes before serving. The sweetness of the Jiffy is what makes this so much better than any other brand.

Oh goodness, @Hilery that is a good recipe - I had forgotten about it. I may have to make some before Thanksgiving!