Do you enjoy my tutorials? I'd be so grateful if you could Buy Me A Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/KarolynsKakes

Karolyn, you are not only funny, open, honest, a BRILLIANT cake baker/decorator, but a VERY, VERY generous person to share all your secrets with us - this world would be a kinder, beautiful place with more people like you! God bless you always! THANK YOU so much for all your videos which help so many people become more confident bakers (including myself) - can't thank you enough!

@GrammaPatriot

Жыл бұрын

Natalie BD…Amen to that! Well said. I adore Karolyn!❤️

Can you do a chart for how much buttercream to use for each of the cake/cake batter listed in your chart?

Not only do I learn from watching you, I also laugh! Which is always very much needed! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I hate wasting batter but I never have enough room in my freezer to store multiple cake layers. This was definitely a great lesson. And please, never lose your sense of humor, it is always welcomed in my home!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thhhhhankkkk youuu! LOL! I get giddy being in the kitchen all the time so it's nice to know that someone thinks I'm funny! Haha

I'm basically blind baking right now bc I can't find anything on sheet cake from you!!! You are the ONLY ONE I will follow your doctored cake ricipes. So I'm gonna beg you to make some sheet cakes! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Ughhhhhh I no likey sheet cakes!! 😂😂 If I had to, I would use a 1/2 sheet pan, which needs about 2 batches of the batter. And wrap wet paper towels around the outside and use heating nails like I show in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WFj9OrnLOwqKw.html If I actually make one again, I'll film it! LOL

Great video as usual ! I’m glad the cat checked in too 🥰

Omg, the cat that pops up at your door and then leaves after a couple minutes is hilarious! Out of the corner of my eye I noticed it and had to rewind, I was like where did he come from?!🤣

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

OMG! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

So helpful. Thank you! Been bingeing on your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome honey!

Thank you for all you do. You are truly helping us when we bake.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome girl. I love that I’m able to help you guys!

This video is so helpful and your chart is great !! Thank you !!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, you are a very generous person. I m learning so much from you.

I agree with a lot of people we really do learn a lot watching you and we really appreciate it. And you crack me up as well 🤪

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for the support. Thank you so much!

I just love your instructions - clear, detailed and funny to boot! Thank you for your generous sharing. 🙏🏾

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for thinking I'm funny! LOL

OMG!! I just found your Channel cant stop Watching they are all great! so much good info!! Learning so much!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love your videos I do enjoy them!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Gabriela! Thank you so much! I'm happy to help :)

This is so simple.. Don't know how anyone cannot understand it!.. Well done!

Another great video. Thank you so much for sharing. No, you weren't confusing me 🤣 I looked at your chart, very well written, thank you ❤️ I'm learning so much from your videos

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for sharing, you are such a wonderful person. I really enjoy your videos and learned a lot from them👍🏻👏🏻

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Edith! You’re welcome I’m so happy I’m able to help you!

Your channel are everytime very useful and a really great help for me ti start small homebase baking too. Thank u

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I'm happy to help :)

Thank you! I so needed this 🥰

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love your channel! Thanks for this great video! I always use cake box mixes and just freeze the extra cake. This will help me not to have extras!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It’s seriously the best, you save on all of the ingredients because there’s less waste!

Brill tutorial, i have always wondered about the doctored mix and they look so good, definitely going to try this also love the freezing tip, love ya work girl.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you honey! Ever since I’ve been freezing my cakes and cupcakes, they have turned out SO much better!

@reenie38

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes just checked out your designing guide . Awesome tips and stunning body of work, very impressed.

I really enjoy listening to you 😊

Thanks for that recipe, you saved my life since I had to alter a box recipe and substituting with those ingredients seems to me to be tasty.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Doris! This is great! I'm so glad you like it :)

Wow!!! Great information here! Thanks so much ❣

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

SO happy I found this video; less waste! I have no more space for cupcakes, cake pops, etc lol 😂 Thank you, thank you 😊

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Glad it was helpful! 🙌🙏

Thanks for sharing!!! I’ve been trying to figure out how to do this.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I appreciate you so much! You have revolutionized my baking! Thank you for everything you share ♥️

@moonowl4912

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love the pan grease idea. I’ll be making a batch. I have a couple cakes to do this week. Love her

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww you're welcome Lee Ann! I'm glad I am able to help you out!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl! Pan grease is life!

your videos are so informative

you are soooo real thank you for your help I learn a lot I will apply it

@KarolynsKakes

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks ❤️

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

You are the best…. I learn a lot 👏🏼

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mona!

Karolyn - thank you so much for your fabulous videos. I have gotten so much out of them! It would be great if on your cake batter chart you also included the amount of time (approximately) to bake each size. Thanks!

I lovee your videos 😭this helped me so much

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Sandi! Glad you like them! 💜🙏

I love this! Thank you 🙏🏾 I have to stop wasting 😫

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It's painful to flush good cake batter down the drain. This does help!

I weight the batter out in my pans so every layer is exact and I know ahead of time exactly how much batter I’m making . All 2” high pans as well. 6” 8oz, 8” 14oz, etc. Having the bakery it provided a more consistent cake. 1/2 or 3/4 fill to one person is different than an other. Thanks for your videos. Still sending out that 14k vibe for you.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip, and a good point. Weighing is much more precise than fractions. And thank you I’ll make it there soon! 🥰🥰

Thank you!

Loved your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!😊🙌

Thanks for the tips, making a full sheet cake. Gonna use five boxes the pan is 12×18 and 3" deep. With the extra cup of flour, I won't need 6 boxes as recommended.

Thank you so much I made this yesterday it came out so good! I didn’t freeze it thought I’m scared it will lose moisture lol

@mecheleclasson

2 жыл бұрын

They don't. I have started freezing cakes for lunch box cakes. It works perfectly. If you are hesitant , sprinkle with simple syrup before icing.

Hi, Karolyn! Thank you so much for all of your tips and tricks! I love doctored cake mixes! My grandmother taught me a lot of quick tricks (add a tablespoon of Mayo to the actual box recipe, or an extra egg and to substitute the liquid with buttermilk - all yummy) I’m going to try yours now!! Here is a funny story! I learned to bake through 4-H, Home Economics, and from my Grandmother. My final year in 4-H called for a Angel Food Cake. At that time (1974 I think) our club leader only allowed scratch recipes for us! So, off I went to buy dozens of eggs ( because I knew I would not have the perfect first bake for my entry…) At cake number 6 (and a refrigerator full of egg yolks in Olive jars that my grandma saved😂) I had what I believed was the GRAND CHAMPION WINNING cake. I took my winning entry, grabbed my purse and went out the door….BUT MY PURSE STRAP CAUGHT ON THE DOOR HANDLE, jerked my arm and I watched in horrified agony as my beautiful cake hit the ground and broke in half 🤦🏻‍♀️😭😭) HOlLY CRAP!!! I stilled had time to bake and try again - it wasn’t due for another 24 hours. 4 more cakes later, I had another winning entry…or so I thought. I turned it in thinking that Grand Prize ribbon was mine…The next day I went to the fair to see my ribbon - WHAT??? WAIT…NO!!!! I had a Reserve Grand Champion Ribbon - not acceptable after 12 FREAKING FROM SCRATCH Angel food cakes. I learned the next day that the winning entry ( made by a member from a different local club) was made from a BOX MIX!!🤣🤣😂😂 I FREAKING LOVE BOX MIXES - especially doctored😂 They never fail me! Oh, and I have never made another Angel food cake from scratch😂😂 Thanks again!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I said out loud NNNNOOOOOO!!! as I read the part about the purse strap! That's one of my biggest fears! I think the hatred for boxed mixes stems from a long time ago, probably when they first came out and weren't as good as they are today. People have in their minds that it is a cheat. And, okay, I guess I'm a cheater if that's what they think! But everyone raves about the taste, so why wouldn't we go that route?!

@Icare1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes You are probably correct- I do know for some it is about the extra additives in some box mixes, and perhaps for others it’s their ego getting in the way😂. Regardless, I love them!

I get it!! Lol great video... you're also super funny!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for thinking I'm funny! 😂😂

THANKS!!!!

You are so good, you sound like a math genius 🤓 You are AMAZING 🥰👍❤️

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It's linked in the description :)

@mariahutter7081

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Yes👍 I saw it, Thank You🥰

I went on tiktok looking for the cake video u mentioned…I thought u meant an M&M cake…that’s what I was expecting Lollll The “Eminem”cake is awesome too!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 My best friend's husband did the same thing when I told him! LOL

Thanks!

@cloudy-ahh610

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot tell you how much you’ve helped me in my cake baking journey. Thank you for putting all your content, tips, expertise, etc out here for all of us to learn from. Btw, your doctored recipe is a game changer. I’ve gotten so many compliments!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you SO MUCH!! I'm so grateful for this gift! And I'm so glad you like the cake recipes, you'll get compliments forever!!

I just found your channel. I love to bake but health has made it hard. But as I’m healing in my shoulder sling, I’m watching your videos. And I ask do you taste the tangy sour cream or does it help to lighten down the sweetness of the cake?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Hey girl! Awww I hope you are feeling better 💜🙏 I can't taste any tang from the sour cream. It does add moisture and contributes to a better texture. And I'm sure it slightly cuts down on the sweetness as well.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be dense but if you're going to get out the flour, eggs, and sugar, why use a cake mix?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I prefer it because it tastes really good, they stay moist and it's also a faster process.

I cant seem to find a batter yield for your doctored recipes. For a full recipe, how many cups of batter does it yield? Then I can figure out how much i would need to make for 3 x 9" pans. Please help. Love your videos

can u pls suggests me if its look look good after finesh if i make 2teir cake 10" 2 layer and 8" 3 layer ? or i have to stick with 2 layer both cakes?

Hey there! Can you tell me exactly which KitchenAid mixer you use? Do yours seems to be easy to add things to, scrape and lift. Mine just seems so compact. Also, have you ever used swerve in place of sugar? I cannot have sugar so I don't get to enjoy many of the things I bake😢 Thanks so much love watching your stuff!

😱 I just made the batter for a chocolate chip cake. It's to die for! Now it has to bake. Hopefully I can get that right as well. I'm new to baking because I'm on a fixed income and I'm doing this for my grandson.

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Just remember when you're baking, you don't want to overbake it. I like to stick a long skewer in on an angle just slightly off center. When there's hardly any crumbs on the skewer, it's done!

Great tip, because I have been asked to make half dozen cupcakes.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Damn that’s even less than 1/3 lol

@Sweetzandmore

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I didn't make them

Can I use egg whites only in the white box mix? How many if I can please

I would like to bake a two tier cake how many boxes do I use

Hello I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Can you use this method when making cakes from scratch?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes this works for doctored mix and scratch baking!

Thanks so much for sharing this…how do you make your simple sugar syrup?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar to water. (1 cup sugar to 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar to 2 cups water, make sure it's equal). Put everything in a pot and bring it just to a boil. Then I add a little vanilla extract and remove it from the burner. Let it cool then I put it in a spray bottle and spray it on my cake layers!

Thank you so much for this video!! This is helpful especially when I have so many sizes of cake pans. I’m assuming this will work if I’m using butter into my recipe. Also for 1/3 would that make 4 4 inch cakes and 2/3 would make 4 5 inch cakes?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I just saw this. It should be the same with butter. I linked the chart below in the description which shows how much you can get out of the modifications. For me, 1/3 makes two 4" and 2/3 makes two 5" and one 4".

@ODY0319

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I just saw the video you came out with lol keep up with the great work! I’ll be commenting on every post lol

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@ODY0319 thanks girl you're the best!

If im makong a 14 inch cake do i just double the amount for the 7inch?

Hi, I can watch ur page all day on repeat. Question if I use buttermilk do I still use d sour cream Also I score my cake top immediately it comes out of d oven so I don’t have difficulty cutting d done off which I then cut off before I wrap my cake for freezing. Much easier for me.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Buttermilk and sour cream are both acidic. Too much acid in a cake can prevent it from browning. And thank you for that tip, I never think to level them before I freeze them!

I enjoy your videos. This was very interesting. I wonder how you make this doctored cake with a chocolate cake mix. You must have to add more chocolate somewhere.

@KarolynsKakes

Күн бұрын

Here's a video I made on that! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYt_rbGTkrXelMo.html

Can I use egg whites only in the white box mix? And if so, how many? I know this question was asked before but I don't see an answer. Thank you for all your videos. I love watching them and have learned so much!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help! Here's how I make white cake, I like to use the yolks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmh7mcidZ9fXhrQ.html

Do you ways to use the leftover cake once you level them? I always use wet wraps and get pretty level cakes.

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

You can make cake pops with the leftovers if you'd like! I usually give it to the animals out back (if it's not chocolate) or my neighbors. 😊

How do you doctor up a WHITE cake mix???? You can’t put egg yolks in the mix if you need the cake to be WHITE. Please advise. Thanks!

Hi Karoline - I love your channel!! Thank you for sharing all that you do. I appreciate the batter chart - does this chart hold true if we are going a cake from scratch? i am planning to make a 12" double layer cake and need some guidance. Also, how full should I fill the pans (they are 3" deep and I will be cutting each cake in half to make a total of 4 layers. I gather from watching your channel the pans should be 3/4 full. Someone recommended I use parchment paper lining the bottom and the sides but I have not seen you do that and wonder what is needed. Thanks for your help. Rob

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! I would fill it 2/3 full. And I don't do the parchment paper, make this pan grease and brush it on the pan: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWhkp6aFlc-4paQ.html

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I would also put heating core nails in the middle and wrap the outside with a wet towel like I show in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WFj9OrnLOwqKw.html And I bake at 325F rather than 350F when baking cakes 10" and larger!

Thanks for sharing, do you add the same to a chocolate cake mix?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! You add the same ingredients for chocolate mix. I do have a video on a doctored chocolate cake mix as well. ☺️

Do you cut out the dome? Also, if I want to add sprinkles to vanilla or lemon zest to the lemon cake do I have to adjust anything?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I level off the dome. And you don't have to adjust anything for those additions. With sprinkles, I usually add about 1/2 - 3/4 cup depending on how much batter I have.

Hello!! Quick question, I need to make a 3 layer 10in. round cake. Would I do 1 box plus 1 cup of extras 3 times, or 2/3 doctored cake recipe 3 times?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I bake in 2" high pans. 1 batch of the batter fills 1 10" round pan. So if I were to make a 3 layer 10" cake, I would need 3 batches of the batter!

Hi, thank you for another great video. How much mix do I need for 2 x 8 inch tins and for 12 muffins please. Thank you Karolyn xxxx

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I would make 1 2/3 recipe 😊

@arch1752

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank u hunni from U.K. xx

How do you measure your flour? Do you scoop it using your measuring cup and then sweep off the excess flour or do you use a spoon to fill the measuring cup and then sweep the excess flour? Thank you for all your videos! I've been enjoying them and learning a lot! I recently used your buttercream recipe for a friend who ordered American buttercream. Thanks so much!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I actually mix my flour so it's not all compacted together. Then I just scoop a cup into the flour and do it that way. I know a lot of people say to spoon it into the cup. But I haven't had problems doing it this way, so I stick with that!

@EllenHauser

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you for explaining! I'm a spooner 🤣 I fluff the flour and then spoon the flour into the measuring cup. So I generally have less flour in my cup than the other method. Thank you again and for your great videos! I've been learning a lot and enjoying the content. 😊

Hi this video is really helpful just one question is they any chance you can tell me how many grams are in a US cup as ive been told that they are different to a UK cup thanks

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Flour - 125g Sugar - 200g Milk - 240g Sour cream - 240g I hope that helps!

@lynettegalbraith

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so very much 💞

Hi Karolyn..I hope all is well. It's your girl from NJ lol. I actually use this recipe sometimes, but with butter as well. Does that really make a difference?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

The fat in the butter will keep it moist and soft. So it doesn’t hurt to add it! I use full fat sour cream and milk and egg yolks for the fat. Either is fine!

So much cake is wasted in those cake humps. I use the same doctored cake mix recipe and I spread it between 3 8”x2” round pans (with soaked baking strips around) and it bakes up into 3 flat even layers that you barley have to level. Then I’ve got 1 entire cake, 3 layers, from the single batch of batter. Her breakdowns don’t make sense for me at all because of overfilling pans.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I have always overfilled my pans. I get taller layers and it's just faster and less time for me baking when I do it that way. I know it may not be preferred by many, it's just my (weird?) way of baking. I do state in the chart that these estimates can vary depending on your preferences. We all have different techniques and I am grateful that we can share and learn from each other. Thank you for your for your feedback! 😊

What does the additional flour and sugar do to the recipe? Or does it just increase the amount of batter to stretch it further ?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It helps to make the cake more dense and, in turn, you have more batter as well.

I'm so glad you made this video, I changed up my recipes to include the 1/3, 2/3, and full box (I use a different doctored mix than you, but I was still able to divide it). I'm also weighing the batter in my pans, instead of using cups, so much easier. However... now that they have changed BC mixes from 15.25 (432g) to 13.25 (375g) I'm so confused. I actually weighed a new box of Vanilla mix in a bowl and it was 389g even though the box says it should be 375g. And a new box of French Vanilla weighed 397g and it also says it should be 375g. Since I had a chocolate and red velvet of the 15.25 sizes I decided to weigh them. They were both close to the 432, maybe off a gram or 2. It's crazy that the new boxes state 375g and are no where near that number. So now my question to you moving forward is, are you going to now weigh all of your mixes, even when you're just making 1 mix? You used to be able to just dump it in without measuring. For example, 1 box the old way was 432g, and 1 box according to my scale is anywhere from 389-397, so now I'll need to have an "overflow" mix laying around to keep pulling from when I need to add grams to make up for the shortage in each box? Also on the box it says cupcakes will make 22 instead of 24 (my doctored mix made more than 24 anyway, but just goes to show the batter will definitely be less). I see some of the bakers in my Facebook groups are not changing their recipes, just going with the mix the weight that it is. I did notice when I used the overflow bag and made my mix 432g, the batter seemed thicker after all the ingredients were mixed, so maybe making the weight of the mix should just be left alone, lol. Hope all that makes sense! Would love to get your take on it. Thanks for all your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

It’s super annoying that they keep doing this! I just measure out 432g per recipe now, so I have to buy 2 boxes for one recipe. I wish they would have just increased the price and kept the amount the same!

@traceymullin7937

10 ай бұрын

Agree!! Thank you!@@KarolynsKakes

@christinawhite9256

10 ай бұрын

Extremely annoying. I believe this is decided on by the people of company who probably don’t have a clue of the science behind making a delicious and beautiful cake.

Wont these towel strips burn in the oven? As due to the heat in the oven will dry the towels… just wondering if this method is safe.

@KarolynsKakes

5 ай бұрын

The heat dries the towels, but they have never burned!

So you use some of the box cake mix plus your own ingredients to make the cakes right? They look great

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do! My decorated cakes are doctored mix recipes. People really love the texture and flavor!

Can I substitute the AP Flour, with Cake Flour instead?

@KarolynsKakes

9 ай бұрын

I did years ago and didn't like the outcome. I can't for the life of me remember why though. I'm sure it would work, I just prefer using AP Flour because I've had luck with it!

I'm sorry if you've addressed this before, but do you use a regular oven or convection? It looks like there is a fan in the back. Thanks!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I use regular (no fan) for these doctored cake mix cakes and the convection for my pound cakes (baked in a bundt pan). I personally feel like the fan bakes the doctored mix cakes too quickly. But it helps the deep bundt pan to bake faster. Sometimes you'll see the fan spinning when I'm not using the convection because it spins as it's heating up and then stops.

@michelebostwick3242

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you SO MUCH! You are my new cake goddess (and I think you should refer to yourself as such). I wish I lived closer to you. Hey from Georgia!

IDK if you will even see this since it's been 2 years since this video BUT I HAVE QUESTIONS and HELP PLEASE!! I also use Betty Crocker mixes and recently they downsized the boxes from 15.25 oz to 13.25 oz boxes! I would love to know how to adjust my recipe. I usually would use 1 box per pan but now it's not enough. Lastly, I have a customer who prefers oil over sour creme and milk. Do you know how much oil I need to fill the 10-inch pan (2 inches high). I am struggling lol but I always feel so much better watching your videos. I'm really hoping you can see this.

@KarolynsKakes

8 ай бұрын

I made a video on this, here ya go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mn5muqabn6ngnZM.html Since you're not using 2 of the ingredients I use, I'm really not sure what to recommend as I've never experimented with oil. I'm sorry!

Do you ever fill your cakes before freezing? If not, could you share why? Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

No, I like to freeze the cakes after I bake them while they are still warm, that helps trap the moisture in. Then I thaw, fill, ice and refrigerate. I just prefer to do it that way. I wouldn't want to freeze a filled cake because it will have to thaw before you ice it and I never wanted to take the chance of condensation issues. I'm sure you could do it if you wanted to, but I just have my system that works, so I go with that!

I’m making a giant cupcake in a Wilton cupcake pan , which needs 6 cups of batter . So could you plz tell me if one doctored batch of cake mix would be enough for 6 cups thanks .

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

I have that pan, one batch should fit in both the bottom and top part!

@pennyflaherty1448

11 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakesThank you for your quick reply ❤

I live in Ga. And the Betty Crocker cake mix they sell in our store is only for 13.25 oz. I guess they have reduced the amount in their box because of inflation😢. Can you help us out with the amount of ingredients to use. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your details. Thank you Barbara

@KarolynsKakes

10 ай бұрын

It's super annoying! I'd much rather have them increase the price and keep the original amount in there. You need 432 grams for a full recipe. The new box has 375 grams. So you need to purchase 2 boxes now if you want to make 1 batch!

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m using one 8x2” cake and one 8x3” cake pan to make 3 layers would I need 1 2/3 or 1 1/3 of the recipe? Or 2 full batches

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like 1 1/3 should be good, I tend to overfill my pans so they bake higher, so there is enough batter to do an 8x3. Let me know how it goes!

@ODY0319

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes 1 1/3 for both 8x3 and a 8x2 correct??

Would it not be easier to make a batch then use the rest for taste testing?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I personally don't have the space to keep so much extra cake on hand. But you can absolutely do that!

Just a curious question....when you break it down into 3rds why do you use grams vs ounces to divide the mix and do you store the extra mix ...back in the box or somehow else?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It's more precise to divide the contents by grams rather than ounces. And I have an airtight container I keep them in, I label the bag so I know what flavor it is!

@janieknieriem

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you for responding and I like how you did it that way. I hate wasting extra cake in the freezer if I don't have cake pops to use them for.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@janieknieriem exactly! I've saved a lot since I started doing this :)

@KanaTron

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes once you open the cake mix, put the leftover in an airtight container.. how long will the opened cake mix be good? Is there a specific time frame it should be used?

Hi on the first measurements a third can I use that to make just 12 cupcakes

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do it all the time!

@mariapeso1859

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Can this be used for any flavor cake? I see you used yellow in both examples

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I do this same recipe for any box cake mix flavor.

Would it be okay to mix in another bowl the milk, the eggs and the sour cream, then add it slowly to the dry ingredients?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I personally wouldn't do it that way. It's important to add the eggs one at a time so they mix evenly into the batter rather than just mix together.

@mariaconsuelothomen

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I've seen Gemma at Bigger Bolder baking mix two eggs in a bowl and mix them into the batter slowly.

What if we use buttermilk instead of milk? Is it too much ? Thank for your help 💕💕🥰🥰

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You can use buttermilk. It is acidic though, and so is the sour cream. I have never used buttermilk with this recipe, so I'm not sure how that would turn out. I believe cakes that are high in acid content don't brown very well. So I would do a test cake first to see how it turns out. If you try it, please let me know the result you get!

Do you use a/p flour or cake flour?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I use all- purpose flour

Thank you! If there is something I detest it is waste.

Can I use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour?

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

I used cake flour like 15 years ago and didn't love how it turned out. (I can't for the life of me remember why.) I have success with the all-purpose so I just stick with that. I'm sure you can, but I don't know if the measurements have to be altered. Sorry I couldn't help more with this!

@luciacampbell4893

11 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much for taking the time to answer.💖

Are your wet ingredients; eggs, sour cream milk at room temperature?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Eggs are at room temp. I don’t like keeping milk or sour cream out too long so I add those cold.

How much batter would you make for a 14 inch pan?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I'd use 3 1/3 batches to make a 2 layer 14" cake in 2" high pans. I didn't go that high just because I really don't make cakes that big. They get too heavy! LOL

@caseycrumpler9507

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! I learn new things every time I watch them!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@caseycrumpler9507 you're so sweet, thank you!

Do you let your cold ingredients come to room temperature before using?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

The eggs, yes. The milk and sour cream, I prefer to use cold because I don't like them to sit out too long. That's just my personal preference, I know a lot of people recommend that the ingredients aren't cold.

@sarawilliams110

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes awesome thank you so much!!!!

My cake recipe call for 11/2 cake mix how do I measure 1/2 Cup Of cake mix

@KarolynsKakes

11 күн бұрын

I measure by grams and use this scale: amzn.to/3VHjPxT

I've filled out the form twice for the Birthday Cake blueprint. Both times it said I was almost done and that an email would be sent to me for confirmation. I never received the email so still don't have the blueprint.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a gmail address? If so, check the spam / junk folder. And also the social and promotions tabs.

@anicoleratliff2681

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Yes I do and I checked them all both times. Hmmm...looks like I checked everything expect the SPAM folder which it turns out is a hidden folder on my laptop. Thank you:)

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@anicoleratliff2681 I'm glad you found it! I wish it didn't end up in spam so frequently. 😔

@anicoleratliff2681

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes lol at least you show up :)

I end up baking all the left over batter as cupcakes since my husband and children always ask for the leftovers. No waste in my house.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You're the best!!

I thought i seen a video where you made a 9 inch round and was thinking you did 1 and 2/3 of a recipe, I'm I imagining this or can I just not find video??

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Awww man you’re making me think! 🤣🤣 I’m sure I have, but I can’t remember which one 🤔

@stevemooney7244

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I found it , it was in a video but wasn't in the title, I just watched all of then untol I found it again 😀

So was that cup in half of cake mix??

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You have to measure by grams with the cake mix to do this correctly. It's not exactly a cup and a half. That's why I like that flat food scale (I linked that in the description.)