Easy Homemade Cake Mix Recipe

Homemade cake mix is so easy to make from scratch. Learn how to make DIY cake mix in a jar. Simple Ingredients makes this the perfect gift for the holidays.

Homemade Cake Mix:

I love the convenience of a cake mix and started to wonder if I could make my own. This homemade cake mix was a huge success and it is so handy. The ingredients are simple and is easy to put together.

You just mix everything together and store in a jar. Once you are ready to bake a cake or cupcakes you add the wet ingredients. This makes it easy to have a homemade cake from scratch any time of the week.

Skip the box cake mix and make this simple Homemade Cake Mix. Make this today and see how easy it is. We like to prepare and store in a cute jar to give as gifts to teachers, neighbors or friends.

Easy Homemade Cake Mix:

With simple ingredients from your pantry you can make this Homemade Cake Mix. The box cake mix have added ingredients that are not necessary.

Mixing together the dry ingredients allows you to control the ingredients and not adding anything you can not pronounce.

The ingredients listed are perfect to make a 13×9 cake but you can also make cupcakes or two round cakes. Simple, delicious, and easy to make.

We love it because it is budget friendly and we can make cake any day of the week. There is no need to run out to the store when you have everything at home to make a cake.

Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix Ingredients:

 Dry Ingredients:

• All-Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt

Wet Ingredients:

• Milk or Buttermilk
• Oil, Vegetable or Canola
• Large Eggs, room temperature
• Vanilla Extract

How to Make Homemade Cake Mix:

• Step 1 – In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

• Step 2 – Store in jar with lid or airtight container.

How to Make a Cake with Homemade Cake Mix:

• Step 1 – To make cake or cupcakes, combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix cake mix and wet ingredients including teaspoon of vanilla and ½ cup of milk. Use a stand mixer or a hand held mixer and stir until well combined.
• Step 2 – Pour batter into greased 13×9 cake pan or divide into cupcake liners.

• Step 3 – Bake cake batter at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Step 4 – Bake cupcakes at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

• Step 5 – Cool completely and frost as desired.

Need frosting ideas? Try these:

We can’t make a cake without it being frosted. You can even make icing at home with these easy recipes.

• Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
• Cream Cheese Frosting

You can also frost the cake with store bought as well.

Can you Make this Chocolate?

Yes, you can easily make this a chocolate cake. Simple add in cocoa powder to the dry mix and store. Then when you are ready to make a chocolate cake add in your wet ingredients.

Homemade Cake Mix Tips:

• Ingredients – When preparing you cake mix, make sure that you are using fresh ingredients. Before preparing check the expiration dates on the ingredients as this could affect the way your cake taste.
• Combining Ingredients – We recommend sifting the dry ingredients together. This keeps the mixture from having lumps in it.
• Storing Dry Ingredients – To store your dry ingredients, make sure it is a cool place. Store the ingredients in a air tight jar, container or zip lock bag.
• Wet Ingredients – When you are ready to combine the wet and dry ingredients together, we recommend using room temperature wet ingredients. They combine easily and it makes the batter smooth.
• Egg Whites – If making a white cake mix, we suggest using egg whites instead of the whole egg.
• Other Cake Mix Options – This is a base cake mix recipe, you can also make a chocolate cake or white cake. Use this recipe for cupcakes or round cakes.
• Layer Cake – You can even make this cake mix to use for a single layer cake or a double layer cake. The cake mix results in a light and fluffy cake.
• Flour – We used all purpose flour in this recipe, but you can also use cake flour.

What Can I Add into the Cake Mix?

There are many different things that you can add into your cake mix. Here are some of our favorites:

• Chocolate Chips – We have used mini chocolate, dark chocolate chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips. These are perfect rather you are making a white cake, vanilla cake or a chocolate cake.
• Add in Nuts – For a delicious crunch, mix in some nuts. We recommend chopped pecans, walnuts, or slice almonds.
• Candy – We love the additional flavor of adding in some M&M’s or other candy options.
• Sprinkles – If you are making a homemade birthday cake, mix in some sprinkles. There is nothing better then a white cake with sprinkles. Make sure to add it to your frosting as well.

How Long will Homemade Cake Mix Last:

Homemade Cake Mix will last about 2 to 3 days if stored properly. Once you have combine with the wet ingredients, you can store in the refrigerator or on the counter.

How to Store Homemade Cake Mix:

Place your dry ingredients in a jar, air tight container or zip lock bag. It is recommend that you make the cake mix within about 2 to 3 days.

The Perfect Homemade Cake Mix:

If you have a craving for a homemade cake, I bet you already have everything to make one. Skip the store bought cake mixes and combine easy ingredients at home.

Top with your favorite frosting and add sprinkles to the top to celebrate someone special. Give the cake mix as gifts or just because.

Print this Easy Homemade Cake Mix recipe below:

More Homemade Cake Recipes:

• Homemade Gingerbread Cake
• Easy Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
• Banana Bundt Cake