How To Pump Up Your Cake Mix

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People are always asking me how I make my cakes so moist and delicious. They think I make them from scratch (heehee.) Nope. I always use a cake mix, always! But I add my own little gems to it making it a lot yummier! Give some of these a try. (p.s. Don't you love the hole cut out from my cake mix? My son does not let a box come into this house, or leave, without cutting out his Box Top for his school.)

First off, I always use a Betty Crocker mix. I have tried others and they just don't turn out as well as this brand. I'm not sure why, but I'm sticking to it!

Chocolate Cake:
I always add a small box chocolate pudding powder. Devil's Food is best, but any Chocolate flavor will do. I also add about a cup of Sour Cream. If you want a healthier version, you can add a cup of Greek Yogurt, (but it's a lot better with the sour cream.) I also add a little more water then the box calls for, and maybe an extra egg. Y'know, if you're feeling it. :)

White Cake:
White cake mixes usually are pretty moist anyway. So, I don't add a whole lot. I like to add about 1/2 cup plain yogurt. However, if you want a subtle flavor to your white cake, add a small carton of Key Lime Yogurt, or Lemon, or Raspberry, etc.

Yellow Cake:
Yellow Cakes are pretty crumby. So I again, I add about 1 cup of Sour Cream or plain Yogurt. Then maybe some extra water.

Red Velvet
The Sour Cream is perfect for a Red Velvet cake, about 1 cup. I also like to put some vanilla pudding. Don't worry about making the red color lighter, it actually makes it a bit brighter.

Those are the basics that I use. You can add them to any flavor of cake mix. Just make sure that the flavors you are using will compliment each other! Don't add your nearly expired Lemon Yogurt to your Chocolate Cake mix. Unless you want lemon chocolate. :)

A Taco Tip

When making taco meat, add a small can of tomato sauce before cooking the ground meat. Cook it all together, and you will get a very moist and finer ground meat-like you find at mexican restaurants. It is SO much better.

Seriously try it.

Pump Up Your Take-Out

Feeding a crowd? Want to save time? Impress your family and friends:

KFC Dinner:

Comes with-
Bucket of Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and coleslaw.

First, take the chicken out of the bucket, and serve on a dinner platter! This makes it look so much nicer!

Take the mashed potatoes and put in a large bowl. Add some soft cheese for flavor and texture! Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Transfer your coleslaw into a serving bowl, and add 1-2 cups of chopped red cabbage. This adds color. Then add 2-3 Tbsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar. This will compliment the sweet taste of the coleslaw and add an even better flavor!

Drizzle the corn on the cob with butter, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Your meal now looks home-made, but tastes even better!

Chinese Takeout:

Meal comes with-
Sweet and Sour Chicken (or other flavor), Rice, Vegetables

Serve the Chicken on a platter and sprinkle fresh parsley and cilantro on top.

Transfer rice to a serving bowl. Add cooked peas to your rice and top with some lemon zest.

Put vegetables in a dish and splash some lemon juice and toss. Enjoy!