As a baker (pastries and cake decorator) for 40+ years, I can honestly say that I find that the right additions to boxed cake mixes (many of which are in this video) really do make them taste better than most bakery cakes! And since the box cake companies have all decreased their original amount of dry mix from just over 18 ounces to just over 15 ounces (yet they sure didn't decrease the price of them!), the additional ingredients added will result in more cake batter. I have a few tips to share that may help you and/or others. When making a boxed cake mix, I find it's better to first blend all of the wet ingredients together, then add the dry ones, and then mix for the time specified on the box. This helps ensure the eggs and other wet ingredients are well blended but without over mixing the dry ingredients because it's often over mixing the flour (cake mix) that can result in less desirable results. Just be sure to mix for the full amount of time instructed on the box after adding the dry ingredients, or that can also give you less desirable results. Another tip is to not bake cakes quite as long as the instructions say to because the cakes are hot enough when removed from the oven that they continue to cook for a bit longer afterward. As for using dark, non stick pans, if you line them with parchment rounds (bought pre cut or cut your own), that will help prevent them from becoming too dark on the bottom and will prevent them from sticking (but you still need to grease the pans as instructed). I actually do this with all types of cake pans, except for bundt pans. To prevent the cake from sticking to the paper (as the cakes were being stacked and iced), if you turn them out on a wire rack about 10 minutes after removing them from the oven, the paper won't stick to them. It's the moisture from the condensation that forms as they cool that causes the paper to stick to them, so cooling racks are a must for me. Be sure to allow the cakes plenty of time to cool before icing because the icing will melt if you don't, causing the top layer to slide right off. But cakes actually tend to do better when they are allowed plenty of cooling time because it gives them a chance to 'settle', resulting in a more stable cake. And a more stable cake is far less likely to break or crack when lifted to place on the cake plate or when placing one layer on top of another, as well as less likely to split or crack after being stacked and iced. As for things you can add to a boxed cake mix, I also add a small box of INSTANT pudding mix, using a flavor that compliments the flavor of the cake I'm making And I use milk instead of the water called for. Just replace the water with the same amount of milk (whole, reduced fat, or skim). You can also use half liquid coffee creamer (flavored or plain) with half milk or half water. But if using flavored creamer, just make sure the flavor of the coffee creamer compliments the flavor of the cake. I always add extra vanilla extract. If you are making chocolate or Devils Food cake, adding a teaspoon of coconut flavoring gives it a special, unique taste, but without making it taste like coconut. Orange flavoring and instant coffee powder also go well with chocolate, but you can experiment with any combination of flavors of cake mixes and flavorings to get the ones you prefer. If you like maraschino cherries, you can drain them, then puree them into a paste and add that to the batter (there will be no noticeable bits of cherries in the baked cake). You can save the juice from the cherries to use as your liquid, but you may have to add another liquid to equal the amount of water called for in the instructions. You can also do the same with icings. Just make sure the flavoring(s) you use compliment the flavor of the cake. And, like you, I always add extra eggs! If I want a denser cake that will stack well, such as for a wedding cake, I'll use two extra eggs, but if I want a lighter cake, I'll use just one extra egg. But it's really just a personal preference, whether it's a two layer cake or a multi-tiered cake. Adding ½ to ¾ cup sour cream to the batter also helps give it moistnesss. Simply add it in with the wet ingredients. I also add melted butter to box cakes, but I add the full amount of oil the instructions call for, then add 1/2 to 1 stick melted butter, too (the amount is purely a taste prefence). This way, it has the lighter moistness the oil gives it, plus the yummy butter flavor. Since butter solidifies at room temperature, I've found that, in some box cakes, using only butter can make it a bit too dense. Lastly, to help get a nice, even top on your cakes, spread the batter as smoothly as you can and, then using both hands, 'spin' the filled pans in the same direction on a flat surface, such as your counter top. This will 'sling' more batter out towards the side of the cake, leaving less batter in the center to form a dome on top. Just be careful not to spin it off onto the floor. 😉 Also, decreasing the oven temp by about 25 degrees (F) will often help result in a more level cake and with a finer crumb. But if you do decrease your oven temp, you'll have to bake it a bit longer than you otherwise would. When your cake is cooled and ready to frost, these tips will help you get a smooth finish, with no crumbs in the frosting. After applying the frosting on the bottom layer, then adding the top layer, apply a 'crumb coat' (a thin layer of frosting) on the entire cake and let it chill in the fridge for a few minutes to set. This will seal in the crumbs, keeping any from the final layer of frosting and giving your cake a much neater, cleaner look. After the crumb coat has set, apply a generous amount of the final layer of frosting. I prefer to do the sides first, then the top. If you want a nice, smooth finish on your icing, just dip your metal spatula in very hot water, wipe dry, and then run it over the icing for the final finish. You can remove any excess frosting during this process; I find it easier to apply a lot of frosting, then remove the excess as I smooth it out. You may have to dip it several times to get the whole cake smooth, but it gives a beautiful finish to the cake. My basic butttercream frosting recipe and Whipped Frosting recipes: This a basic American buttercream frosting, and it's super easy to make and is delicious! The following is the amount I make when making frosting to fill and frost a 2 or 3 layer cake, with enough left over to pipe flowers, borders, etc. If you only want enough to fill and frost a cake, you can just cut the amount of ingredients in half. Ingredients *1 pound (4 sticks) room temperature butter (I like salted because it cuts down on the sweetness, but you can use unsalted. Although with unsalted, you will have to add a bit of salt to the icing). *2 pounds powdered (icing) sugar *2 tablespoons vanilla extract (I use only real vanilla, never clear or imitation) *1/4 - 1/3 cup heavy cream, light cream, or milk for desired consistency Directions Beat butter until it's lighter in color, soft and creamy (butter becomes much lighter in color if you beat it at least 5 minutes). Add sugar, beginning with a cup or two at a time, then gradually adding all of the sugar. If you add it all at one time, you will have a huge cloud of sugar all over your kitchen and on you, so be sure to also mix on low until it's incorporated well. Add the vanilla extract, then the cream or milk a bit at a time until you get the consistency you want, then beat until frosting is smooth and creamy, and all ingredients are fully incorporated. It's best to start out with less liquid, then add more as needed so you don't end up with your frosting too thin. But if it does become too thin, just add a bit more sugar until it's as thick as you want. And if it's too thick, then just add a bit more of the milk or cream as needed. The amount of liquid needed sometimes varies because the warmer it is in your kitchen, the less liquid you may need for the frosting. NOTE: This icing will keep for 3 days at room temperature (covered), 2 - 3 weeks in the refrigerator (covered), and can be frozen for 3 - 4 months if well sealed. If refrigerated or frozen, just set out to come to room temperature (keep covered), then beat again before using. I prefer to use salted butter to cut down on the sweetness, but you can use unsalted butter if you prefer (or half salted and half unsalted). But if you use unsalted butter, you need to add a pinch of salt to the icing. As for the liquid, you can also use undiluted evaporated milk or liquid coffee creamer, including the flavored ones, if you want to give it a seasonal flavor, such as pumpkin spice for Thanksgiving or Christmas. There are many different flavors of liquid coffee creamers, so just select one that will compliment the flavor of your cake. FOR A WHIPPED FROSTING: Beat one quart of very cold, heavy (whipping) cream until it is about half-way whipped (thick, but just before forming peaks), then add one large box or two small boxes of INSTANT pudding mix (any flavor) and beat until thick - which will only take another minute or two. This makes plenty of whipped frosting to fill and frost a 2 or 3 layer cake. But this one must be stored in the refrigerator! FOR A STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING Whip 1 cup cold mascarpone with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract just until smooth and creamy. Add 1 ½ cups very cold heavy cream, and whip just until smooth. If you prefer a sweeter cream, add more powdered sugar to taste before adding heavy cream (I use 1 cup). This must be stored in the refrigerator! If you prefer to use a canned frosting instead of making your own, the canned frosting will be lighter, fluffier, and increase in volume if you first whip it with an electric mixer, or whip vigorously by hand with a whisk.

@NerissaNikole

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your tips and tricks!! I am so excited to try your coconut extract tip! It is going on the grocery list now! I'm excited to try all your tricks actually, lol! I may have to make an updated video. I've gotten so many great tips! Thanks again!

@joycegallowayparker9652

4 жыл бұрын

@@NerissaNikole Thank you so much; I'm glad you liked them! And I hope you will let me know how you like the coconut tip after you try it.

@lisetta5052

4 жыл бұрын

Joyce Galloway Parker thank you for the tips!

@cathylynn2708

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do this it does not go unnoticed

@vickicocosolo2099

4 жыл бұрын

WOW! loved all your very helpful tips.thankyou for taking the time to share ! Very much appreciated!

I'm 64, and I've never had a birthday cake. We were too poor , growing up, and as an adult, I never married or had kids, so I've pretty much ignored my birthday because it's never been a big deal. But, I must admit I teared up, watching this young woman decorate the top of the cake with the green frosting. She's a wonderful young woman, and I'm sure her grandfather deserves the kindness she shows him in doing this for hm. AND, I love chocolate cake, so I've made the boxed ones with the "jar" of frosting, but it's really not good at all. So, I plan on following her tips and trying to make one her way. Only thing I'll have to look up is how to make the frosting, my fav part. The store-bought frostings are really bad, so her "buttercream" one sounds very good, by comparison.

@_o_o_x

5 жыл бұрын

arx754 aww :( I would make you so many cakes!!!!!

@marycoyle7454

5 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that you’re birthday doesn’t mean much to you ,, So please send me your address An your birthday date An l would love to send you a birthday card ,, xx

@maayongaga729

5 жыл бұрын

Such a humble lady...chicken is all we have when we have a birthday.

@donnanichols6938

5 жыл бұрын

@@maayongaga729 Send me your address please an I would love to send you a card....

@julieni8898

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, you're birthday is a special day! I'm sorry you've not had a birthday cake made for you. I would be honoured to celebrate your birthday with you😘😘

I’ve made this 3 times already for different occasions, one being my niece’s baby shower! O. M. G.!!!! Everyone went crazy for it!! This will be my Go To forever now!! Thank you!!! 🙏❤️

@NerissaNikole

Жыл бұрын

That is wonderful ❤️

I made this cake tonight and the best box cake I've ever made and will be doing it this way more often! I used the 9x13 pan and it came out perfect.

I love how she still reads comments after years

@NerissaNikole

4 жыл бұрын

😊

@joycegallowayparker9652

3 жыл бұрын

I do, too! I have seen so many cake videos on KZread where the one making the video never responds to anything other than the ones that say "It's beutiful", etc. But Nerissa goes above and beyond so many other videoers (is 'videoers' a word? lol), even though she's got her hands full with all she does. And I like that (and her!) a lot.

@peddlewix

3 жыл бұрын

@@joycegallowayparker9652 Exactly, she's so sweet

@joycegallowayparker9652

3 жыл бұрын

@@peddlewix I couldn't agree more. And she's so knowledgeable in so many areas, I love watching her videos every chance I get.

@hibaelferekh2219

3 жыл бұрын

Me too she is so kind happy birthday to your grandpa

Greetings!!!…………I’m a single Dad (Former Marine, 16 years)………I’ve never had time for these silly little things or given importance to any display of affection.....my daughter is 10...she does everything but stand still....at this time after viewing this “How to” 5 times ...my daughter set out to make this cake...at this time here in California 2:10 p.m. on a Sunday., June 30th....I’ve never had so much fun and have interacted with my daughter like I have today...you are amazing., thank you so much for this....cant wait to see how it turns out....oh..we also have two felines ..that was cute (Can a Marine say cute?)

@NerissaNikole

4 жыл бұрын

A marine can say whatever they want! This is my favorite comment ❤ Thank you for sharing!

@SB-ll1tt

4 жыл бұрын

JTFSIX how did it turn out?! Hope you had fun!

@kristinaandthegerman4554

4 жыл бұрын

Marines can say anything they wish! Thank you for your service!

@colleenblanton210

4 жыл бұрын

semper fi and there are no former Marines once a marine always a marine oohhraa

@ashantal5172

4 жыл бұрын

Alright papa!!! Good for you.

For the first time in my life, I decided to cook a real meal for Mother's Day. I forgot about dessert and found a box of cake mix in my cabinet. I tried this recipe (but with half a cup of butter), and it was one of the best cakes my family and I have had! Thanks!

@NerissaNikole

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm so glad you tried and loved it!! Especially on such a special day ❤️❤️❤️

It makes me happy to watch the cake come to life as you decorate it. Grandpa has a sweet Granddaughter!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

Wow..people are so nice on this channel...I wish all people were as giving and caring as you folks. Some channels are literal battlegrounds. Thanks for showing the good in Humanity.

@susanmetz9892

5 жыл бұрын

lynn craig . It restores my faith in humanity.

@cfaz6763

5 жыл бұрын

😍

@pointyblackhat9045

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I made the mistake of getting into a conversation on Pinterest (of all places!!) and these nuts were using ‘f’ words, calling each other names, questioning their parentage...I try to keep my “teacher voice” - - or writing, as it were - - to a minimum, but I had to scold them. I know it wasn’t my place, but there are tons of kids floating around there, and besides...Pinterest?? We make muffins, and pickles, and learn how to turn a can of green beans into a soufflé with magic sauce. We don’t need that stuff!

@kittenkorleone2918

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, drugs are a helluva thing! The folks over here are normal. Those other channels have subscribers that are problematic to say the least.

@zoraidagarcia625

4 жыл бұрын

@@pointyblackhat9045 And people like those you mentioned NEVER understand what you say, or write, even if you agree with them. They only want to fight and discuss and even insult you for things written by someone else and not by yourself. I've gone through that, too. Kind greetings!

Not only that cake came out beautiful ! But the fact that you took the time to do this for your grandpa,,is even more beautiful . I wish grandkids can appreciate the importance of having your grandparents in your life like you do😘 Thank you for spreading the love for grandpas ( a lot of times we don’t get the love and credit we deserves) 😘🙏🏻

@wendybrooks6154

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of flavor the instant pudding? You

@shirleydixon7303

5 жыл бұрын

It is hard trying to diet all the holidays are here right forget dieting

@RussiaIsARiddle778

5 жыл бұрын

Wendy Brooks She used to French vanilla. If you can’t find that, regular instant vanilla putting from any manufacturer will work.

@rosemarykriegel3226

5 жыл бұрын

Our daughter married a young man who is very much like her grandfather. She also married him on the anniversary of her grandparents. They married in 1941 so she married in 2014. All five of our children loved their grandparents and they knew it!

@clayfeathers

5 жыл бұрын

AL Lucas My parents have always been very close to my kids. Children need their grandparents. ❤️👍

I love this!!!! Made these into cupcakes for my son's 1st bday party. Tried 3 different flavors before his party to see which one I liked more. I think I've eaten 20 cupcakes in the past 3 weeks alone. LOVE THEM.

@scraps_4500

2 жыл бұрын

Which flavor was your fav? I’m going to try making my sons bday cake this September he turns 2!

@DJaySplitSecond

2 жыл бұрын

@@scraps_4500 OMG please try the pineapple cake mix with coconut cream pudding mix if you can find that flavor!! And use butter cream frosting it is to die for!!! My girls goes nuts over it

@tama3442

2 жыл бұрын

Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS

@donnacarr3782

2 жыл бұрын

@@DJaySplitSecond Thanks for your tip! Sounds so good! Only I can’t find coconut cream pudding mix anywhere. I’m from inner city Pgh,Pa.

@DJaySplitSecond

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnacarr3782 oh ok yeah they only sell in certain areas, but check online too

I used this boxed cake/pudding hack for my tres leche cake last thanksgiving ! Lol I forgot the recipe and came back for a reminder. Will be making it again this yr ! Thanks 💗

I've been making my niece and nephew's cakes for 24yrs now. I used this hack yesterday and everyone said it was the best cake I've ever made. Guess I'll be doing this from now on. Thank you

@monicahernandez6243

5 жыл бұрын

Did you use salted or un-salted butter?

@sherryhebebrand171

5 жыл бұрын

Salted

@mackenziemitchell6471

4 жыл бұрын

Sherry Hebebrand, I was a little worried about it so I decided to check the comments

@mackenziemitchell6471

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help

@wezhafarawindows7890

4 жыл бұрын

Skwkakw kaks

I made this recipe for my wedding reception and people are STILL talking about how good these cakes were!! Thank you soo much for this hack!

@Momster1000

4 жыл бұрын

April Chesterfield WOW! I am so impressed with you ladies who can bake your own wedding cakes. You are super brides!😁

@aliciafosterjackson7941

4 жыл бұрын

Bella I was going to say the same thing WOW!!!

@Jaericlynn

4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you made your own wedding reception cakes!

@kbh4bratz

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your happy day!! ❤

@moorpinklillies2152

4 жыл бұрын

April Chesterfield that’s great glad it was a hit!👌🏾

Same here. I do the same thing & sometimes i use juice. My last triple lemon cake sold at a charity auction for 150.00$😅 and after that i actually sold some. These box hacks really do work!!

@NerissaNikole

6 ай бұрын

❤️

You're a cook after my own heart, girl! When she was talking about how she made the raspberry frosting and was like I can't even give you the recipe, I was like "Yep! I totally relate!" I don't know how many times a friend had been eating something I made, asking "This is great bro! What's the recipe?" And I'm all, "MAN! ION'TKNOW! I threw stuff in the pot till it taste good! Dats it!"😆

This comment section so positive and friendly !!! It gives me the will to live life!

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, lol! I think people who enjoy making sweets and making them for others are sweet people 😍

@preythapp

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I was quite surprised how nice everyone is here.. so sweet 😋

I made this cake and my family absolutely loved it! Now every time they get A's on a test they ask me to bake the "really good cake" from youtube!!!

@meb4324

4 жыл бұрын

Right. And am making a caramel icing with mines today. But can u anser a question for me? Is she using 2 sticks of butter or 1?

@melimel9265

4 жыл бұрын

@@meb4324 she uses 2 sticks of butter

@sylviatorres2691

3 жыл бұрын

@@meb4324 1 cup of butter

I always added 1 extra egg but recently added 2 and omg it was so good. Not 1 complaint. I cannot believe I didn't learn this sooner.

Thank you Nerissa. I followed your recipe and a couple of the tips from the comment section...my cake turned out ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I can't wait to bake another one.

@NerissaNikole

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I'm so glad!!

My mother decorated cakes. I used to watch her, growing up. She always kept a glass of hot water on the counter as she decorated. She would dip her icing spatula in it every couple of minutes. This would keep the spatula clean and warm so that the icing would spread easily and smoothly.

@tashabrown8301

2 жыл бұрын

I've been baking 22 yrs come January, I do this too😊❤️

Your Grandfather is a very Blessed Man to have everyone show him so much ❤️ love on his birthday. Happy Birthday Sir 🎂🎉🎈

I tried this out and holy crap it was absolutely amazing I'm definitely going to use this hack everytime I make a cake thank you for this

God bless you for your kindness towards your grandpa! I love my grandpa whom I called Papa! He passed away many years ago. I wish I could have baked him a cake. Never thought of baking one. God bless you and your grandpa and your family ❤️🙏🏼

I always like homemade cakes better than store bought for my birthday. Shows me that someone really cares about my day enough to take time away from their day to make mine special. I'm sure he loved it! Great job!

How precious of you to do this for him 🙏🏼🎂❤️

I am planning to use this technique for Valentine's Day cupcakes for my husband. He loves a good cake so I am certain he will be pleased! Thank you!

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it turned out well! I made one for my Grandma's 91st birthday today!

I followed your instructions for the cake, I used lemon with lemon pudding and must admit this is my best cake ever. Thank you so much for sharing

Such a beautiful cake and looks so yummy! I bet Grandpa loved it! So nice to see someone making something special for her grandfather. You hardly see that anymore. God bless you both.

What a blessing for a precious elder to have such a loving granddaughter! Beautiful job. And that "noisy" kitty was a cute, if accidental, addition.

I lost this recipe and I am thankful that you brought it back!

I tried this hack myself about 2 yrs ago. I love it!! I make all my cakes this way now.

my grandma always made a triple chocolate cake using pudding mix, milk and extra egg. omg it's so good. basically chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding and an entire bag of chocolate chips sprinkled all over the top. they melt down into it and it's like heaven lol

@NerissaNikole

4 жыл бұрын

Now that is my kind of cake! I love chocolate!

@garygretarsson

7 ай бұрын

This sounds incredible

This recipe was perfect. Tried it last night. The cakes came out perfectly. Tried cupcakes with the left over batter and we ate them before they were cool 😂🥰 Thank you

I made this as a back up when another recipe didn’t work out. It tastes great! My cousin is amazed it wasn’t from scratch as thats what I usually do and IT TASTES SO GOOD and is the perfect amount of moistness. Thank you for sharing this

@NerissaNikole

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Im so happy you loved it! You are so welcome!

I bake homemade sometimes, but this is one of my favorite hacks EVER and tastes great. I have it saved to my playlist so I like to come back and watch periodically, generally around holidays.☺️

The best ingredient of all that she put into this cake 🍰 is LOVE 💝💖❤️

I learned almost 50 years ago that you freeze the unfrosted cake and then put on the frosting. That way the cake doesn't crumble for the icing process.

Your cake is wonderful… made feel relaxed watching you decorate it. Grandpa will love it.

I have baked a vanilla box cake by following your recipe . It was so so delicious !! Thankyou so much!!! 💓

Make sure the cakes, are completely cooled before putting them on parchment paper. If they are not cooled they will sweat, causing them to stick. Use a wire rack to cool cakes so that air will surround them. I can't wait to try this cake!

I always make my cakes from scratch but since watching this, I am definitely gonna try it! Thanks so much for this! ❤

The best cake I've made. Thank you! ❤️

I love a"Semi-homemade" recipe. Do it a lot, I have 5 people popping in and out of the kitchen, constantly asking WHAT cha Malkin?? When's it gonna be done mom? How much longer? Ughhh..so that being said, the faster the better in my house..without loosing the quality of a straight from scratch taste. So thank you! ❤

I found this video and followed your instructions exactly to make a two layer vanilla cake. I received nothing but RAVES!!! I’m going to do the same thing with strawberry cake mix and pudding in the future. THANK YOU Nerissa! A fan from NYC.

@silas537

2 жыл бұрын

Ur so cool

@mariaconsuelothomen

Жыл бұрын

What size baking pans dis you use? Just out of curiosity.

CoVID-19 brought me here since bakeries are closed! I’m making a box cake for my man and my daughter! Thanks!

@veloisgaines2335

4 жыл бұрын

Home made cake with extras

@Ire308

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! I baked one on Easter Sunday.

@em2strange

4 жыл бұрын

Did it turn out?

@sassysandie2865

4 жыл бұрын

Grocery store has bakery cakes

@ggk5195

4 жыл бұрын

At least u guys are lucky to have eggs. There's constant egg shortage during this covid lockdown. I can't even make a simple cake out of this cake mix without eggs😧. Perhaps go vegan.

I am not much of a baker. But after seeing your video you have been a great inspiration, Thank you! I can’t wait to bake this delicious looking cake.

OMG...I finally found a cake maker I love! An amateur who is wonderful! I'm so happy! And an animal lover! You go girl!

The Cake Doctor. A wonderful book I picked up at a thrift store. She has tons of recipes for cakes using boxed cake mixes and then adds her special twist. She also explains what the different ingredients contribute to the cake as far as texture, taste, how it rises, etc. I've never made a cake from that book that I didn't love.

@bekina1

5 жыл бұрын

I love that book I have it!

@caroljohnson5126

5 жыл бұрын

Cake doctor cook book

@billd3356

5 жыл бұрын

@@caroljohnson5126 She has a second one also.

@catscompany735

5 жыл бұрын

I have that book too! My mother used to put jello pudding in her cakes when I was a child of around 8 years old & I’ve done it ever since! It really makes difference!! This is a very inexpensive cake & cake idea!!

@youresoakinginit2113

5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone noticed how small cake mixes are these days? You used to be able to get a decent size bundt cake using one box mix, the butter, the jello pudding, and we often used a packet of Dream Whip which gave it lots of volume (but possibly too-fine texture). In those days the average box mix was 22-24 oz; then they suddenly were 18 oz. That makes a huge difference and I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong, the cake came out flat and small. Not sure but I think they are now about 15 oz. (That's almost 40% less product!!) I haven't made cake lately cos I know a standard sheet cake will only be about an inch and a half tall, where they originally would be 2-3" high. A bundt cake needs to be at least 4" high. Maybe I'll try using two boxes, but it sure would be nice if they just remained consistent. I'd gladly pay a little more to be able to rely on the product to do what it has always done.

Your cake was beautiful...I know your Grandpa loved it! Thank you for sharing--I am going to try to make this. Your Grandpa is so lucky to have you!!!

Very good tutorial. I love vanilla buttercream frosting! I always break the eggs separately because not only can eggshells end up in the mix, but also blood from the eggs.

I love your video! The pure simplicity of it and your cat in the background demanding a piece of cake which, I can't say I blame him, that cake looks wonderful and I can't wait to try this, and French vanilla is my favorite! And there is nothing like butter cream frosting, yum! 😋

I think learning to put the top on "upside down" was one of the most helpful thing ever in creating an amazing looking cake!

Nerissa, I made this cake yesterday and iced and filled it with a white chocolate raspberry buttercream frosting that I found on Pinterest. My family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!

@NerissaNikole

5 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I'm so glad! And I'll have to look up that buttercream recipe! That sounds so good!

Wow! How BLESSED you are to be able to bake your grandpa a cake at 89!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💞

Looks great to me! You should have a bakery! I’ve been craving to bake a cake the last few weeks! Trying this recipe tomorrow! Thank you! 🙏🏻

Wow! What a sweetheart Joyce is to share all her wonderful tips!! I will keep these handy for sure. I’ve never liked the taste of box cake mixes but sometimes in a pinch you have to make them. Adding those other ingredients will make a cake special like homemade and definitely will help the taste of a box mix. Thanks again Joyce!

I made this with a devils food chocolate cake mix, godiva caramel milk chocolate pudding, and fluffy cream cheese frosting....O M G .... yowsa!!!

@janiceshira8919

5 жыл бұрын

Think about this 1 large box jello pudding chocolate and 4 cups heavy whipping cream .i have been using it for 34 years

@janiceshira8919

5 жыл бұрын

This is the frosting but it's yummy I've been using it for as I said 34 years tried on your cake and ask to be refrigerated

@janiceshira8919

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you like it ! not too sweet but it is our family favorite to this day .I started it in 1984 there was so much heavy cream and I asked the LORD what to make with the Cream and that is when I made it for the first time i made a chocolate Cream too rich by itself so I decided to put it on my chocolate cake and use it as a filling and the frosting and that was 1984 my kids were 9 and 11 That was the first of the next 5 children all -call it Mom's Cake I just always maked it for Raymond my first he is with Jesus

@3pumpkins170

5 жыл бұрын

Janice do you use instant pudding or regular pudding mix? Thank you!

@farrieshomeshoppongjackson2473

5 жыл бұрын

@@janiceshira8919 951r4327591

Just found this recipe and I have to say it's perfect timing. I have a cake mix in the pantry I was going to use soon. These tips sound perfect and I am totally going to try it. Thanks!:)

Thanks for your video, I have made this twice and everyone loved how moist it was. They wanted my recipe, so I shared your video along with the type cake mix I used and how I made my icing. It was delicious. Thanks again.

Who in the HELL would give this a thumbs down? Not only is she the sweetest granddaughter, her cake is awesome...Nice work! My kitties always try to get at anything I bake, too. :)

@GoForGold256

5 жыл бұрын

I think the thumbs down is because she overcomplicated a box-cake to the point where she could have just made a normal cake...

@paulaa.7798

5 жыл бұрын

Heather Gingher could be that she is using artificial ingredients...who wants to eat chemicals? Not I.

@listenmyfriendfranklin6325

5 жыл бұрын

Heather Gingher, It’s amazing that 2.3 K gave this a thumbs down. I don’t know what the hell these people are thinking.

@smartthinkerg8129

5 жыл бұрын

Well said .

@GoForGold256

5 жыл бұрын

@Kristela Hernandez normal cake recipes are super simple. They're literally sr flour, sugar, egg, milk, butter and flavours. This woman added more ingredients to an 'easy cake' than you would put in a normal cake...

Here's a cool tip add the cold milk to the melted butter so it would lower the temperature down, that way you don' t have to worry about eggs.

@marianna1513

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! That's what I do🤗

@1dawnf

3 жыл бұрын

you should never add cold ingredients to any mix or homemade cake

@justinej3970

3 жыл бұрын

@@1dawnf how come?

@melimel9265

3 жыл бұрын

Will it curdle the milk?

@a.j_lifetimea.j6494

3 жыл бұрын

@@1dawnf why?

This beautiful soul, made that cake, with so much love for that man...

Your grandpa and family are so lucky! The cake looks great and must taste delicious! I have a cake mix and will try this. Thanks for sharing.

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

❤ thank you ❤

Both of my grandfathers passed away before I was born and watching you bake your grandpa a cake brought me to tears. I always longed for a grandpa and it’s so nice to see you love and honor yours. The cake was absolutely beautiful and I’m looking forward to trying it for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing your hacks with us. I think you just might have made me a better baker! 😂 👏 🌸

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry about your grandpa's ❤ He was my only Grandpa. He just passed away in February and I miss him terribly ❤ I hope everyone enjoys your cake at Christmas ❤

@ernestinemaloy8680

2 жыл бұрын

@@NerissaNikole same with me never knew either grandpa they died before I was born my grandmother died when I was 2 so I didn't really know her well either the only one I remember well was my great grandmother I loved staying at her house in indy...she lived to be 100...rip grandmama....

@truly3743

6 ай бұрын

❤❤️

I always make cakes from scratch but will definitely try this! For someone who is not a cake decorator, you did an amazing job with the lettering!

You did a fine job. Don’t sell yourself short. He will love it.

@NerissaNikole

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Beautiful Cake, you are Blessed to still have your grandfather and he is Blessed to have you for a granddaughter, Thank You For Shareing

Thank you so much, I cannot believe the difference that your tips made. I love to cook and consider myself a seasoned coke but my baking skills are lacking. Everyone in my house loved the cake. It was so light, fluffy and delicious!!! I didn’t have any pudding but I added a little bit of vanilla flavored coffee creamer and wow!!! I really can’t believe the difference!!! Much better than the bakery 🤯😋 🍰

I am 71 years old and never had anyone make a birthday cake for me. When I was growing up there were 6 kids in my family and my parents didn’t have money to buy much of anything. As far as birthday cakes we never had one nor did we get anything for our birthday. This video made tears come to my eyes as she made that beautiful cake for her granddads birthday. My birthday is in March. Loved the decoration on her cake.

@lr6844

4 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ALMA !!!!!!! You have such a beautiful name. I am seventy-two. I am sorry you missed out when you were a small child; I do know how you feel; birthdays are so important to us, especially at a young age. Back in the fifties, still getting over the effects of the war, a lot of families did not have a lot of money. I hope you have made cakes for yourself since then. Being the mom and wife, that is pretty much how we are going to get a cake, although my husband has bought several cakes ever the years as a nice surprise and my children have made cakes also. So....once again....... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALMA !!!!!!! Linda

@midaaguilera1663

4 жыл бұрын

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY ALMA🎂

@denisecurry7472

4 жыл бұрын

I never got a cake made for me! My daughter hasn't either

@rebeccagreenlee7265

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! I wish I had an address, I would send you a cake and card! Sending you love! ❤️

@em8673

4 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday❤️❤️ wishing you so much love. You are loved!!!! Jesus loves you ❤️

I just baked my first cake and came out great and decided to check out tips after I did it. And I have to say to the lady of this channel you rock darling. Great video keep it up

Enjoyed reading the comments. Wish that I was able to make a birthday cake for those that never had one. My brother's birthday cake was always a rum cake from the local bakery. Mine was a "torte" cake that Mom made with a custard filling, topped with whipped cream and fresh 🍓

@Jokent16dec63

11 ай бұрын

Another tip is to separate the yolk and egg whites. Mix the yolk in with the batter. Mix the egg whites separately till fluffy then fold into the pre mixed battter as last step. The cake will be fluffy and moist!

@NerissaNikole

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

@evelynnoguera3418

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you !

@imperialdagger

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@tama3442

2 жыл бұрын

Have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR for HE SAVES from hell❗️ *What is the Gospel?* The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God with no hope of remedying that situation. But God, by His power, provided the means of man’s redemption in the death, burial, and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of GOD, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. JESUS CHRIST can come anytime! Just Believe ❤️ Love you and GOD BLESS

@ralsharp6013

2 жыл бұрын

Kbh, that's very Australian to whip the egg whites into stiff peaks and fold into the cake batter last.. some people add a teaspoon of custard powder Would probably only need 3 eggs and leave out the jello, for a lighter fluffier cake. Good way to make a market ginger fluff sponge🤔🌿🌻

I did it and my guess were knocked Out truly worth it . great lady thank you

thank you for posting this. Made a chocolate cake, followed your recipe using cookies and cream pudding, with crushed oreos in the middle, with chocolate frosting, my daughter loved it.

Your hand writing is pretty darn perfect. Great job and thank you for the tips. Box cake tends to be too sugary and not good. This was perfect.

@NerissaNikole

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Sounds great !! Your Grandfather is very lucky to have a great grand daughter like you

The cake turned out perfect. It looks very delicious😋

Baking my own birthday cake this week! Can't wait to use the recipe!!

@sbnonamesbnoname5678

2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go ?

Thank you for such a sweet (and informative!) video! Love your style!

I TRIED FOLLOWING THIS FOR MY CUPCAKES CAKE TODAY!!! SUCH A GAME CHANGER! THANK YOU!!!!!

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

So glad!

I've made this cake twice and it's been one of the best cakes ever

I love it. It looks like my grandmother made it.

Love this! Gonna use this have for my Dad this Sunday. 🍰😍

Cat expects this cake more than grandpa. Can’t you hear them YELLING now ‘cause they know it’s delicious? Great job!!!

Here's a few tips I learned from a Wilton class about 35 years ago. Put your cakes in the freezer after they've cooled. So much easier to frost a frozen cake, than a room temp cake. You can brush off the crumbs before frosting so that your frosting has fewer crumbs in it. Put a tablespoon (or more) of your icing on the cake round before you put your bottom layer on it. That will help hold your cake in place. Put your first layer down with the flat side facing up. You want your two flat sides facing each other in the middle. Put down a few strips of waxed paper that will extend just about an inch under the cake. When you are done frosting, you will remove them to leave a clean edge. Use your outer frosting and pipe about a 1/2" thick layer of that frosting around the top of your first cake layer. Then carefully spoon your filling in the middle and gently spread it out close to the frosting. This will eliminate any of your filling getting mixed with the frosting on the outside.

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, thank you Debbie!

@jankasza5538

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@kristinafuentez3417

2 жыл бұрын

Hi how do you store the cakes over night before adding the spreads or anything the next day? And do you need to add that water and sugar mix to the cakes before storing them overnight ?

@kristinafuentez3417

2 жыл бұрын

To keep them moist*

That was so brilliant adding milk and butter, I'm going to try it. Your decorations are so perfect. Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you ! Great cake recipe ! I made it and LOVED it !

you did an amazing job! wanted to give you a tip as I worked as a cake decorator in a bakery for a number of years. Ok the Tip: you can take a spray bottle filled with water and spray the cake as you smooth the icing with your spatula. It will help make the icing as smooth as possible and will cut down on the crumbs. again beautiful job and good luck I'm sure your Grampa loved it!

@NerissaNikole

6 жыл бұрын

April Price ...thank you so much for this tip!! I ALWAYS struggle with that! Can't wait to try this, thanks again!

@Barbara-ki7uk

5 жыл бұрын

April price Thank you for the tip... definitely a great one

@TheLifeofJenelle

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@imaw8ke

5 жыл бұрын

And brush cakes first with simple syryp.....

@erikaweaver9607

5 жыл бұрын

imaw8ke wat is simple syrup is that regular syrup?

Best cake recipe I have ever used, even makes me look like I am a professional cake maker!! ( I'm not) I am finally in love with cake again.!!

I love how detailed you are .. it was easy to follow step by step Thank you

@NerissaNikole

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Great video. Yummy cake. Long time ago we added 1/2 oil and 1/2 mayo and three eggs. It makes a nice moist cake. I don't make cakes now and have not done that in years. Love how you just focus on the cake and don't start out with the camera on you. Great directions.

That looks delicious! You did a great job! I know your grandfather enjoyed it a lot.

@mmckinney5359

6 жыл бұрын

CrystalGrose

Home made grandparents cakes are the BEST. 💕🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA.

Thank you so much for sharing your cake recipe ❤️! I tried it last night and my kids and me loved it 🥰. It was delicious 🤤.

Hello from Canada. I’m going to try this for my daughter’s wedding.

I'm going to make this for my friend who's turning 88. She's going to love it. ❤❤

You do an Awesome Job for someone that doesn't decorate cakes!

Your tips are right in line with professional pastry chefs 😊

How precious a time....your grandpa will love it. Dont forget the photos!!

@NerissaNikole

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely ❤