topic Re: Shrinking cake mixes in Recipes

Shrinking cake mixes

lovesrecess — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:36:41 GMT

I rarely use a cake mix, but bought one yesterday for a recipe I wanted to try...all the cake mixes...every brand I found....are now just a little over 15oz.

What size baking pan do you bake this in? It will be too flat in a 9x13. Also, how do you adjust recipes that call for a bigger size cake mix like they used to sell? TIA!

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

kittyloo — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:43:13 GMT

@lovesrecess

@lovesrecess wrote:
I rarely use a cake mix, but bought one yesterday for a recipe I wanted to try...all the cake mixes...every brand I found....are now just a little over 15oz.
What size baking pan do you bake this in? It will be too flat in a 9x13. Also, how do you adjust recipes that call for a bigger size cake mix like they used to sell? TIA!?

this was just addressed a month or two ago. i remember someone had a great solution, can't quite remember what it was. personally i don't adjust. my cake is just not as tall. what are old cake mixes? 160z ? you might want to google it, its a common question. seems i've lost some brain power that last few years. can't remember like i used to.

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

Zhills — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:43:42 GMT

Three-Ounce Cake Mix ‘Upsizer’

Adapted from the Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book. For white and yellow cake recipes.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Whisk all dry ingredients together and store in a clean mason jar. When you wish to increase a 15.25 ounce cake mix to 18.25 ounces, add three ounces of this mix (6 tablespoons) to your existing cake mix.

Makes about 6 portions.

Nutrition information per serving: 242 calories, 0% calories from fat, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,58g carbohydrates, 34g total sugar, 34g added sugar, 3g protein, 53mg sodium, 1g fiber

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

lovesrecess — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:10:32 GMT

I do remember someone addressing this a while ago...but I didn’t really read it closely since I hardly ever use a cake mix. Thanks!

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

Nightowlz — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 20:41:52 GMT

You can either use the recipe @Zhills posted or you can buy an extra box of cake mix. It's enough to add to 5 boxes cake mix.

Size they used to be 18.25 oz & now 15 oz.

If you buy an extra box you can add 3 oz of it to your 15 oz cake mix to make it 18 oz. Almost the same size as it was before.

You will have enough left for 4 more cakes. LOL!!!

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

SouthernBee — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 23:56:08 GMT

@lovesrecess : Last Sunday- I had the Betty Crocker Butter Recipe mix and a 9x13 disposable pan. I substituted 2% milk for the water and when baked it filled up the pan better and didn’t shrink. I didn’t have an extra cake mix to use as previously mentioned. Southern Bee

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

Kachina624 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 04:53:52 GMT

I add 6 Tbsp AP flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder to the cake mix.

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

kibbi — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:23:22 GMT

I have been doing this "upsizer" trick for about 8 yrs now and it works great!! What a difference it makes. It does not matter what the cake flavor is. I always keep the mixter in a canister with my baking supplies. I 1st learned of this trick right here on the QVCboards.

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

GiantsLover — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:44:57 GMT

The Three-Ounce Cake Mix ‘Upsizer’ works great.......Thanks so much!

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

sunshine45 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 23:27:12 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@lovesrecess : Last Sunday- I had the Betty Crocker Butter Recipe mix and a 9x13 disposable pan. I substituted 2% milk for the water and when baked it filled up the pan better and didn’t shrink. I didn’t have an extra cake mix to use as previously mentioned. Southern Bee

@SouthernBee

i always make the recipe i follow and dont add any extra cake mix. it always comes out perfectly, even though the box contents is smaller. i mostly use a bundt pan or tube pan though. i also substitute either milk, half n half, or juice for the water required.

Re: Shrinking cake mixes

lovesrecess — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:27:22 GMT

Okay people ! I followed the suggestions on here and bought an extra cake mix.....added 6 tablespoons of it to my smaller cake mix.....and the cake overflowed while baking right out of the 9x13 pan onto the bottom of the oven! Have never had that happen before! Had no dessert to take to our Easter gathering. ☹️ I will stick to making pies or if using a mix, make cupcakes or settle for a flat cake!