You may not realize that yellow cake mix is so incredibly easy to make from scratch, and this DIY cake mix is proof! With a few simple ingredients, you will have a cake mix that bakes up moist and fluffy every time! Use it, store it for later, or gift it to a friend!
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Instructions
To layer as a gift jar: Assemble the jar of cake mix by layering in the all-purpose flour, then sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (the order of ingredients in the recipe card). Add a tag to label your gift and seal securely.To combine for home use: Whisk all of the ingredients together and seal in an airtight container.
To make yellow cake: Pour the entire contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Make a well and add these wet ingredients: 1 ¼ cups milk, ½ cup (1 stick) melted, cooled butter + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 3 large eggs (at room temperature).Mix until combined, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer into greased and floured baking pan(s).
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes for cupcakes, 20-25 minutes for 8 inch round cake pans (2), or 30-35 minutes for a 9x13 baking pan.
Notes
Nutritional information is calculated for the yellow cake mix only (without the addition of wet ingredients).
If using unsalted butter when you combine this homemade yellow cake mix with the wet ingredients, increase the salt by ¼ teaspoon.
Keep the mix in a jar with a tight fitting lid somewhere cool and dark (like a pantry). Use within 10-12 weeks.