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This Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix is super easy to put together and store in your pantry for those days you want to put together a quick, delicious vanilla cake! Make several to keep on hand – or to give as gifts. I’ve even included a cute little tag you can print out with the ingredients and instructions for baking later!
We all have those times in life that are super busy and we need a little shortcut. Baking can even be one of those things we need a shortcut with. Though I love to bake and enjoy the process of putting everything together for a wonderful cake, there are times that I just want to grab a mix out of the pantry and have part of process already done for me.
This cake mix is perfect for those days!
The mix includes flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. All your main dry ingredients really. Just combine them in a bowl and add them to a well sealed mason jar and you’re all set! It’s a fair amount of mix, so I used a 32 oz size mason jar. I had to do a little tapping of the jar on the table to get everything to pack down so could I fit it all. 🙂
Once your mix is ready, feel free to download and print the cake mix tag to add to it so you have the ingredients list and instructions handy when you’re ready to bake it. It’s a straightforward mix, which is perfect for a cake mix. No need to cream anything – just combine and mix together!
It bakes up into a lovely and super moist vanilla cake! I love how simple it is to make and the 9×13 size is great for something quick, easy and transportable if you feel like sharing. 🙂 Is there anything better than a quick, easy cake to get your fix?
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Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 14-16 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix is super easy to put together and store in your pantry for those days you want to put together a quick, delicious vanilla cake!
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE MIX
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
WET INGREDIENTS TO FINISH CAKE
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water
Instructions
1. To make the cake mix, combine the dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Add the dry mix to a large sealable container. I used 32 oz mason jars. Seal and store until ready to make. Print the tag with ingredients and instructions to add to the jar.
3. To finish the cake, preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
4. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and combine.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry cake mix and mix until well combined.
6. Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined. The batter will be very thin.
7. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the cake to cool and frost it with the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 50.3 g
- Sodium: 209.2 mg
- Fat: 20.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 66.6 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. Can it be stored in zip lock bags or airtight cellophane bags? And for how long can it be stored before use. Do we store in the fridge or on the counter top?
Thank you
I would think ziplock bags or anything air-tight would be fine. They can be stored for as long as the ingredients are good. So check the expiration date of the things you use and keep those in mind. You can store it at room temperature.
What are the measurements if we are going to make cupcakes with this recipe? And how long do we bake for?
You can actually find the vanilla cupcakes recipe here.
Honestly I had low expectations because the measurements reminded me of the chocolate cake I’m familiar with.. as expected this is a very very dense cake.. please try this recipe before packaging it to give to anyone
I made this it has really good taste but it’s very heavy 😄
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This was SO good. It was so moist. I made a Bundt cake and a bunch of cupcakes. I will make this again. I will be making this for my 30th Anniversary party. What is the max of this cake will bake in?
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m not sure I understand your question though.