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Make Your Own Dry Cake Mixes at Home!

If you've ever been curious about making your own dry cake mixes to keep in your pantry, you're in luck! Today, I'm going to show you how I make my basic dry cake mixes, how to store them, and the list of ingredients you'll need to bake them.

Ingredients to make one basic cake mix:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated Splenda, or sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Note: If you'd like to shorten the list of ingredients, you can use 2 1/2 cups of self-rising flour or 2 1/2 cups of Original Bisquick baking mix as a substitute. Omit the baking powder and salt.


To prepare more than one cake mix, just follow my list above and create as many batches as you desire.


To make a chocolate cake mix, just add a 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to your basic cake mix. Adjust the amount of cocoa powder to suit your chocolate preference.


To make a strawberry cake mix, add a 3-ounce package of dry strawberry Jello to your basic cake mix. You can also use Jello's Strawberry and Cream dry pudding mix, as well.

Instructions to make and store the dry cake mix:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated Splenda, or sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.


Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Ingredients and instructions to use the cake mix:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening

  • 1 cup of milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)

  • Optional: chocolate chips, peanut butter morsels, sprinkles, or nuts

Note: If you want to make a white cake, use 4 egg whites and leave the yolks out.

When making a strawberry cake, use 4 large eggs.


When you're ready to bake a basic cake, cut in the vegetable shortening using a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.


Add 1 cup of milk and 2 eggs to the dry mix. Stir in any optional ingredients you desire.


Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baking the cake in a microwave-safe pan

You can also bake your cake in a microwave-safe cake pan. Just fill your cake pan about a half of an inch deep. Then bake the cake in the microwave for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


Let the cake cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade cake made from your own dry cake mix!


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