Chefs share 12 tips for taking boxed cake mix to the next level

Cheyenne LentzMay 29, 2020, 20:22 IST

There are plenty of tricks for turning cake mix into a gourmet creation.Shutterstock

Insider asked several chefs to share their best tips for making boxed cake mixes even more delicious.
Some chefs suggested adding in an extra egg or instant pudding mix for a richer cake.
Experts also said that replacing water with dairy can make a huge difference in terms of moisture.

Boxed cake mixes can produce a delightful dessert, but sometimes the final product could use a boost.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make your cake taste like it's straight from a bakery.

Insider asked three chefs to share some of their best tricks to elevate that boxed cake mix in your pantry to a whole new level. Here's what they said:

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Add vanilla extract to the batter.

Vanilla extract can boost the flavors of your cake. Sydney Kramer/INSIDER

Replace water with dairy or coffee to enhance the flavor of your cake.

Extra fat can add flavor to your cake. apicha.panoram/Shutterstock

Add in a packet of instant pudding for moisture.

Simply add powdery pudding mix to your cake batter. Sydney Kramer/INSIDER

Stir some mix-ins into your cake before it goes into the oven.

Crushed Oreos, sprinkles, and chocolate chips can upgrade your cake. Kristin Salaky

Make cookies with your cake mix instead.

You can add mix-ins into the dough, too. Shutterstock

Throw in an extra egg or egg yolk to make your cake richer.

An extra yolk or two will make your cake extra rich. Shutterstock

Prepare a filling to add texture and variety.

Chocolate chunks can add a nice, melty layer to your cake. Guadalupe Pardo/Reuters

Replace oil with butter to create a cake with a firmer texture.

This will produce a buttery cake, too. Shutterstock

Deepen the flavor of your chocolate cakes with espresso.

Espresso will deepen the chocolate flavor of your cake. Shutterstock

For a cake with crispy edges, line your pans with sugar instead of flour.

Be sure to grease your pan before sprinkling sugar inside of it. Denise E/Shutterstock

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