For anyone doubting this recipe, I just wanted to say, please give it a try. You definitely won't regret it. Also,as I do a lot of cakes, I buy sour cream by Daisy, in the 5lb or 3lb tubs, save these, as a 3lb tub will hold 1 batch of the buttercream frosting that Karolyn had as well. So I spend one day, baking cakes, and making frosting, and making fondant, that will last me a week or two, depends on how many cakes I have going out. I I can just spend the rest of my time on Decorations. Makes it so much easier as a home Baker.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Love youu!!!

Wow. Just WOW! I made a wedding cake today with this hack, and it was AWESOME! I cannot thank you enough! I used Betty Crocker French Vanilla and followed your steps exactly! What a lovely cake and the layers were sturdy enough for a tiered cake. I filled the layers with lemon curd and raspberry jam. Frosted with Swiss meringue buttercream. Amazing!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for reaching out! Isn't it so good?! People really love the taste. I'm so glad you like it!

@debbiethomas9991

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gemcisful

Жыл бұрын

Did you also use the wilton clear vanilla extract?

I just tried this recipe and it was AMAZING! Thank you.

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

Shora Mobin yay!!! You’re welcome!!

Just found your channel and am binge watching your videos. Omg I love you. You explain each step and have the best tips ever! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and talent with us all. I’m making this cake for sure!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Laurie! You’re welcome honey! ☺️🙌🏼

I’ve been searching for the perfect cake for two decades, and this is it!! It’s sturdy, it cuts great, is stacks great, it’s dense and moist and fluffy and also lighter in weight than other recipes, and this is a great channel

@kendrabarnett1066

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned so much here

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy! Thank you Kendra! I appreciate you :)

This is a crowd pleaser. I guarantee. Thank you for sharing this. Your cakes are awesome.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃 This is one of my favorite recipes!

Ok so I made these chocolate and vanilla omg it was a HIT!!!! thank you for this!!! It's gonna be my go to from now on!

I made your cake for my husband's birthday. Had a little batter leftover so I made mini cupcakes. The cake is so delicious. My husband and family loved it. And your butter cream recipe is out of this world!! Thanks so much!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy!! I've been using these recipes for years, people really love the taste!

The tips and tricks are priceless thanks...

Love your recipes and techniques can’t wait to try. Never seen recipe without oil. Lol eager to try !

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it works for you!

Where have you been all my life!? I made this and it was SO good. You’re amazing girl! Thank you 😍

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

(Takes a bow) Yasssss!! 😂😂 You're welcome honey!

Wow I want to try this. I have now made several cakes from scratch. I have followed directions to the letter and they come out denser than I would like. So this sounds like a fantastic way to get great results

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! What I didn't mention in this video is that after you add all of the ingredients, mix it on medium high (5-6 out of 10) for 90 sec to 2 minutes. The cake will bake much better when you beat the air into it!

I just attempted this for the second time today, and despite still needing to work out the optimal amounts of batter for different size pans, the taste and texture were great! I’m experimenting using the Betty Crocker vanilla. Once I nail down how much to fill each size pan for my oven, I will do my vanilla cakes this way a lot of the time. It saves a ton on butter and a lot of time! Thank you so much for doing these awesome videos!

I tried with strawberry cake mix the betty crocker ones.really turned out great. Can't wait to watch your tips for icing, filling and decorating cakes.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it so good?! It's one of my favorite flavors that I offer! I have a video on how I do the strawberry flavor, it's amazing. :)

I just tried this recipe hack and let me tell you, THIS IS AMAZING!!! This is definitely a step up from just a cake box mix itself. The cake held together way better than just the cake box mix. I also added instant pudding mix and it’s great too. I recommend this recipe. THANK YOU KAROLYN!! Update: My family just tried the cake and they can’t stop talking about how good it is. 😁

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yasssss!! Isn't it so good?! A lot of people have preconceived opinions about cake mix cakes but they change their minds once they try this because it really is so delicious!

Thank you beautiful cake, thank you for sharing.

yes my lady it is a great hack. I made a coconut sheet cake and it was wonderful you could not tell it was from box. thanks you.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It really tastes so good! I’m so glad you like it 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Hi karolyn, I made this recipe for my cupcakes, they were moist and Delicious ❣️❣️❣️ . Thank you for sharing this recipe!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Emily!! I'm so glad you like it, it's my fave! 🙌😊

@juliehalfhill2057

2 жыл бұрын

How did change time and temp for the cupcakes

I tried the one with the rainbow jimmies and the pan release ...now im addicted to using them....thanks for sharing.....cakes slip right out the pan jus like you said.

You’re so fun! I love watching your videos! I also learn so much!💞

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

Amy Pournoury thank you honey! 💜🎂

Thank you for sharing this recipe! Definitely going to give it a try! Love your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, let me know how it goes!

Great tutorials…… even though I can’t make cakes far less decorate one! But I enjoy watching you work.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! 🥰

Well I finally did it I need to tell you my cake was so sweet so moist and delicious 😋😋 thank you 👍

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yayyyyy!! So glad you liked it! ☺️🙌🏼

My scraper blade actually does not scrape very good; end up scraping by hand. I feel so lucky to have come across your videos. Thank you, thank you!❤️❤️❤️

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yeah scraper blades annoy me! I'd rather just do it by hand.

Looks delicious

I usually add a lil cinnamon, essence and a pinch of nutmeg and it taste so good I have to try this also… Gosh you’re awesome . Thanks !!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Ummmm that sounds amazing!🙌🙌

I just love your channel and your infectious smile and laughter! I’ve started using your Doctored cake mix and it is amazing! I’ve never made a 10” cake before and even with the nails in the center it took like 73 minutes and I could still see a few very small spots not completely done in the center! I baked at 325 should it have been a higher temp? Attempting my 1st wedding cake this week! 🤞

Omg I have Been struggling with vanilla cake getting the hight and moisture..I made this recipe today and they were amazing..thanks fir sharing..

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy!! So happy it worked out for you!! 🙌🎉

Girl let me tell you, I just did your recipe with a vanilla cake and it is absolutely delicious. I will be making my vanilla cakes with this recipe from now on. I just now made your red velvet recipe so can’t wait to taste that one. Thanks again

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy!! It really is so good and people love it!

@barbararinker987

2 жыл бұрын

Do you use whole eggs or just egg whites for the vanilla/white cake mix?

Let me tell you, this is my go too now, I've tried it and it's delicious

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It really is so good!! I'm so glad you like it :)

So I tried this concoction to grease the pans!! It is amazing!! The cakes just popped right out!!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It’s the best!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Hi karolyn ! I love your videos they are very helpful! Also I’m struggling with my cakes recipes from scratch, I don’t think people love them !!!… I’m going to start making your recipes ! Thank you so much

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat so I switched to doctored mixes and people love the taste!!

I just found you and your truly blessed with so much talent! I love your work its clean and professional! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! May i ask for your chocolate cake recipe? Do you just use chocolate cake mix?

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

Awwww you're welcome! And Yes! I basically do the same thing in this video except with chocolate mix. I prefer Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge. :)

I did this recipe today. I'm making my birthday cake that is next weekend. Let me tell you....I used 1 batch and I only used 2 6 x 3 inch pans. The rise I got was amazing and I'm so excited to take this out of the freezer Friday to make it a drip cake with Chocolate strawberries. I do bake from home, I am new, I am in baking and pastry school and even with the knowledge that I have so far, still being new to baking, this recipe is the best I have tried. Thank you so much!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yayyyyy!! This makes me so happy! It's been my go-to for years, I'm so glad you like it 😊🙏

After multiple failed attempts at making a vanilla cake from scratch, I found this video and OMG a million thank yous! It came out perfect. I’m going to stop being hard on myself about turning to box mix and enjoy the beauty of this delicious cake! Thanks again, love your videos

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yasssss!! Thank you Rosemary! And I LOVE doctored cake mix recipes. I find that my customers love the taste and texture. And I have no shame in it, they are delicious! I am open and honest with anyone who asks. I really don't think it's anything to feel bad about, especially when it tastes so good!

@rosemaryolavarria881

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes yes you really nailed it!! I found you by looking at your mini cake video. I struggled sooo bad with my first. Didn’t realize how much more difficult they are than bigger cakes! Hoping today is a better day, I’m taking all your tips! Question for you, I feel like my biggest downfall is wanting to do to much in one day. How many days ahead of time do you decorate a cake? I always feel like if I make it too far in advance it won’t taste “fresh”

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@rosemaryolavarria881 I feel like that is the biggest worry that people have. Believe it or not, I bake / freeze on Saturday, fill on Sunday, ice on Monday and decorate Tuesday - Friday for that weekend. And with my doctored mix recipes and how I store the cakes, I've rarely had anyone who had an issue with the texture. Freezing the cakes after you bake them really helps seal in the moisture. Icing the cakes before you refrigerate them helps prevent them from drying out. I've even had people keep the cakes in the refrigerator for another week for a postponed party and the cake was fine!

@rosemaryolavarria881

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes oh wow that’s awesome!! Ahh your such a life saver, thank you for all the advice!! Your hacks for the mini cake worked like a dream! Boosted my confidence For sure!! Thank you for what you do 💕💕

@dulceb18

11 ай бұрын

I saw u didn’t add oil ??? Is that correct . I see the box requires oil . Do I leave that out ..

You are literally glowing in this video! So beautiful 😊

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

Thank you so much

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Angelle! Hope you love this recipe as much as I do!

Never made a cake. I will now cause you taught me so well!!!!! (Make pound cakes all the time. Hubby is a creature of habit😋.) you are so cute and funny! Thanks

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Sandy! Thank you for thinking I'm funny! 😂😂

Nice!

Luv your wrk

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

justenoughsugar cakes you’re so sweet, thank you!

LOL!! OMG you crack me up!! Thanks for sharing!!! 😁

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

c Arecibo this is what happen when you’re working alone all day 😂😂

@rubyisaacju

5 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I know what you mean LOL! But hey, a new recipe and a good laughter is always appreciated! 😉

Yes I tried this recipe. I got rave reviews. Thank you

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, it's one of my favorites!🙌

I love your channel ❤

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much! :)

Hi Karloyn! I’m new to watching your videos, and I absolutely love watching them. Any chance you can give a standard recipe for making a vanilla cake from scratch? I’m looking to try using the sour cream and milk in a scratch cake, but have no idea of the quantities of other ingredients that would be needed lol. I’m from the UK but I’d be using American legal sized cups. Thanks! And keep being fabulous! 👏😀

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I only make doctored recipes for my decorated cakes so I don't have one to share. I'm sorry! I believe Sugar Geek Show has a good one!

great tip keeping cookie sheets in the oven!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I'll never take them out! 😂

Hi Karolyn. Love your videos and appreciate you and sharing your information. Did the double batch make the 2- 5 inch and 3- 7 inch cakes?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn, yes it did!

Thanks making this tonight. 😄your funny👍🏽

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

LOL Thank you!! I hope you like it!

I just made two batches of this cake today. Both came out great. I used four eggs instead of three. I used cake batter extract and vanilla. I also have cream bouquet which I think is the same as your cake batter. It comes in similar bottle and 32oz. 😋.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yessss!! I never heard of cake batter extract! What brand is that?

@gooey65

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, that cake batter extract makes my pound cakes yummy 😋

@michellejones7230

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes it is McCormick. It is delicious. I buy it at my local supermarket. I believe Walmart sells it as well. I also use clear vanilla from Mexico. It is organic. I have yet to try other brands of clear vanilla.

Hello Karolyn. Girl! I'm going to try the lemon cake and the carrot cake. I do bake from scratch. However, there was a sale on the Duncan Hines Supreme Cake Mixes for .75. Yup, I enjoyed that sale. I came across your channel and thought I would give this a try with Duncan Hines. I like that you add the fats from sour cream and whole milk. So, here goes! Have you ever swapped out the whole milk for buttermilk? You Rock! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. If this works, I'll buy you 2 cups of ☕️! I will follow up.😊

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Sour cream is acidic, and so is buttermilk. If your cake is too acidic, there may be issues with it browning correctly. If you swap the milk for buttermilk, please let me know how it turns out! Also, from my personal experience, whenever I bake with Duncan Heinz, a hard crust forms on the top. Not a big deal because I level it and don't use that part. But just wanted to make you aware that could happen. Let me know how it turns out!

@ressieosbourne6841

Жыл бұрын

@Karolyns Kakes thank you for responding so quickly. I didn't know about that acid issue. I bought whole milk to be on the safe side. I normally use Duncan Hines for cake pops, so I'm excited to try this out. I'll keep you posted. 😊

You are amazing!! Quick question: If I use a Red velvet cake mix and I want to add simple syrup, Should I use vanilla extract or red velvet extract? Thank you Karolyn! love your videos!!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Krystal! I have a red velvet recipe video on here. And when I make that, I put vanilla in the simple syrup.

@ivonnematos87

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Excellent!! Thank you! :) :) :)

Hi karolyn, did you use all purpose flour? Just recently found your channel when I was looking for a barrel cake video. Your video was so helpful! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge on cake decorations and all your tips are amazing! Your Cake’s are absolutely gorgeous and I’m enjoying watching your videos. Thanks for being so amazing!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you honey! And, yes, this is all-purpose flour. Sorry I didn't mention that, I made this video years ago when I was first starting out LOL!

Currently baking 2 cakes with this. I tasted the raw batter. I hope it taste just as good. I will comment again soon.:)

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

While I wouldn't recommend eating raw batter, I can't help myself and I do it from time to time too! LOL

@mariogarcia-lh6qn

4 жыл бұрын

Ok so I ended up doing funfetti and vanilla. Loved the flavor and the texture. I do need to purchase some nails though my center were a tiny bit under baked. Over all delicious. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Today I am trying strawberry since I found that video too. Thank youuuuu!!!

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

@@mariogarcia-lh6qn Yayyyy!! I'm so glad you liked it!

Can’t wait to try this recipe! How tall are your cake pans?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I bake in 2" high pans.

🙋‍♀️ Hello. a quick question, this cake can be used to make tres leches, genovesa or simply for a nice decorated cake.

Hey Karolyn!! I'm loving your videos. Am I able to color this cake batter and get vibrant colors?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Since this is a yellow base, it isn't as vibrant as if you did it from a white base. But I have done it before!

@Ryeshia

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you for your response. What would you recommend? I'm doing the purple and blue that's Frozen II themed.

I’ve just found you on KZread and you have some awesome tips. Quick question though, I live in Australia and I’d like to know what alternative there is for crisco? Thanks!

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have actually heard that people in Australia have used Copha, but I'm not really sure how it works in these recipes. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out!

@Buzzinga248

2 жыл бұрын

You can get So-lite from most cake supply shops.

Hi Karolyn! Thanks for this delicious recipe 😋 Question: Can I use heavy cream instead of milk? It won't ruin the cake? I love the taste of heavy cream, but I'm just starting to bake and I love it!!! Thanks a lot , God bless you 🙏

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Heavy cream has a high fat content, which could make the cake too dense. Maybe try 3/4 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup water and see how that works? If you try a whole cup of heavy cream instead of the milk, please let me know how it goes!

Do you have a doctored recipe for funfetti cake mix? Or would it be the same as this? I am going to attempt a bday cake for my four year old and your videos are definitely help build my confidence! 😁

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

That's my goal!! 💜🙏 I literally use this recipe and add 3/4 cup rainbow jimmies to the batter for confetti cake!

Thank you, I am going to try it. How many cups made this recipe ?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not exactly sure, I would estimate around 5 cups?

Hi, enjoy learning from all your videos. I had a request to make this recipe eggless, do you have any suggestions?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Years ago, my friend's kids had an egg allergy. So I used a powdered egg substitute in place of eggs and it worked great! It was so long ago though, so I don't even remember the brand I used. Bob's Red Mill has one you can try though!

I wanted to take the time to leave my experience with this recipe. I have always wanted to know if there was a way to use box cake mix and make it taste and look like a “scratch-made” cake. I have the perfect vanilla cake recipe and I use it all the time. Never fails me. However, I wanted to know if a doctored cake mix recipe would work just as well. So I came upon this recipe and thought I’d give it a try. I love Karolyn’s videos, tips, decorating ideas, etc., so I tried it. Here is my take on it. Does it work? Yes, it absolutely does. It makes a very moist cake and sturdy enough for your average cakes. The taste was good, better than straight from the box, but didn’t exactly have a “homemade” taste. But definitely better than the mix alone. Is it cheaper than scratch? Well, not exactly. But that would obviously depends on the cost of items in your area. My tried and true vanilla cake recipe cost me $3.86 per recipe. This recipe cost me $4.67 per recipe. Now that not a lot. But if you can make homemade for less, and it tastes so much better, then I don’t see choosing this recipe as a go to. Would I use this recipe again? Yes, absolutely. It’s a great cake and is easy enough to use with a multitude of flavors. No matter what flavor cake mix you have, this recipe works. That’s genius on it’s on. However, I would only use it if I found the cake mixes on a deep sale price, which it does quite often. So if I could buy the mixes when they are cheap, then I would definitely use this recipe. The things I found that didn’t work for me was wrapping the cakes while they are still warm. Did it keep the cakes moist? Absolutely! But I found that the tops of the cakes get very “sticky” when unwrapped. I’m assuming due to the trapped heat. Doesn’t really ruin the cake, especially if you’re leveling them anyway. But I find if you let them cool completely in the pan, and refrigerate them for at least 2 hours, then bring them to room temperature, they should be perfect. Also, if I compare it to my recipe, you cake bake 2 8” round cakes with both recipes. However this recipes layer bake at about 1 inch when leveled at the crown, whereas my recipe yeilds 2” layers when leveled at the crown. So homemade is cheaper, tastes better and yeilds a taller layer. But like I said, I will definitely use this recipe again, for sure. I will say I won’t use it for cakes that require a lot of sculpting. The crumb in this recipe isn’t “tight” enough in my opinion. But this is definitely a great recipe. And the options and variations alone are enough to keep me using this recipe!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Wow Michael, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a detailed honest review!

@Karolyn’s Kakes Will the doctored cake batter do well with gel food coloring if one wanted to have different color cake layers? PS I LOVE this channel.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have done it many times 😊

@RemiBeauty87

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hiiii!!! You’re so amazing!!!! Can you plz make a carrot cake recipe 👀 if you haven’t already that is. Thank you.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to figure one out for a while, I haven't liked any of the ones I have tried so far. But if I get a good one, I will definitely post it!

@THEPRINCESS184

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you soooo much for replying back 🥰 I can’t wait to see it 👀.

Hi Karolyn just a quick question I wanna try this hack will this work for cupcakes as well as large cakes thanks in advance 🇦🇺

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I make cupcakes all the time. 1 batch yields 36-42 cupcakes. I bake them at 350 for 15-17 minutes.

I’m going to try this cake mix hack this weekend for Halloween cupcakes and I’m curious to know have you ever tried using buttermilk with this recipe? I just started baking as a hobby and I only have used buttermilk in cake recipes and I love how moist it makes my cakes. Would it work with this recipe even though it calls for sour cream as well?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

The sour cream and buttermilk are both acidic and basically do the same thing (makes the cake soft and moist). I personally have never used buttermilk in my cakes. But if you try this with buttermilk, please let me know how it turns out!

Hi, do you have any suggestions to bake the cakes without eggs using a box mix? Thank you in advance! I would like to bake a chocolate cake.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I've only done it once, about 12 years ago. I found a powdered egg substitute and used that instead. So I'm not sure what to recommend, I'm sorry!

Hi will this recipe be stale for a 3 tier fondant cake. Pls? FIY I love ur videos! Very helpful!❤

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I frequently use this recipe for tiered fondant cakes and it holds up really well!

@royalyakubu1948

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank u for coming through always!! Love from Houston 🥰

Hi! I love your videos, if you haven't put me all together I've asked questions on several different videos. Hopefully, I won't bother you to much, the big weekend is this Saturday, the 29th of Jan. One of my 12" cakes is white, the other side is chocolate; do you ever do anything different on white cake, since you are not suppose to put in the egg yolks? Also have you ever used cake flour vs all purpose flour? What difference would it make to use cake flour? Thanks again for all you do and the great instructions!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mindy! With white cakes, I do my recipe but I add 4 egg whites instead of 3 eggs. It’s still moist and delish even with the yolks eliminated! I tried using cake flour years ago and I hated it, I tossed half the bag. I can’t even remember what happened and why it didn’t work. I just didn’t like the result so I stick with all purpose flour. 😊

@mindyhill2381

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you so much, you answered all my questions! Love your videos! I watch and watch again, just to make sure I get it correct. Thanks again.

@vkjorda45

Жыл бұрын

The Betty Crocker white cake mix is 16.25oz, the yellow is 15.25oz. Should I remove 1oz of I want to do white?

Can I use yogurt instead of Sour Cream? This looks so delicious!!

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

I believe whole milk greek yogurt would be a good substitute for sour cream!

@missmmb931

5 жыл бұрын

Karolyns Kakes Thank you so much ♥️

@ForGoodnesSake

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes oh that's good to know, I make my own yogurt. I'll have to give it a try.

Thank you so much for sharing this! How would you modify the recipe for wedding cake flavor?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! For wedding flavor, I do this exact recipe, adding vanilla and also 1-3 Tablespoons of the wedding flavoring depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. It's so good!

@leeanngoode846

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you SO much! I appreciate you bunches !

@veronicastephens5408

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Hello? Where do you purchase wedding flavoring? Also, you use both the vanilla flavoring and wedding flavoring together? I'm the person who informed you about the tools at the dollar tree lol..Thank you in advance. 💜

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@veronicastephens5408 You can get the wedding flavor at B&B Cake Supplies / weddingbouquetflavor.com. And I don't usually add vanilla with it because the Wedding Flavoring is pretty strong on its own and I don't feel like it's necessary.🙂

I usually make cakes that don't have milk in them. When doing this does it mean you have to keep the cakes refrigerated for leftovers or if you aren't serving it right away?

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

Not at all! After baking, you don't have to refrigerate. I prefer to refrigerate my kakes as it's just easier for me to work with them. But it's not required. :)

I have 7x3 inch high cake pans. Will this still work if I divide the batter into 3 of those pans? Or would I have to purchase new 2 inch high pans? I’m planning on following your double barrel cake instructions to bake a cake for someone but don’t have 2 inch high pans.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You don't have to purchase new pans! You can just fill the 3" high 1/2 full and get the same result.

Hi Karolyn 👋🏽 I bake custom cakes as well from scratch and I have yet to find a recipe that is moist for any cakes bigger than a 6 inch. Do you make all your cakes from scratch or do make them with docotered cake mix? I was curious because I wanted to try it but wasn’t sure if I could stack box cakes

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

All of my decorated cakes are doctored mix recipes! I have a recipe playlist on here 😊

@annmarie982

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow 🤩 thank you! I’m going to try it this weekend. Your awesome btw 🤗

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@annmarie982 thanks girl! Let me know how it goes ☺

Hi there: Love your easy to follow videos. I need to make 200 cupcakes and I will be using this yellow cake recipe. That's the easy part. She wants the cupcakes decorated with white frosting, no problem. but the decorations in the colors black and gold with a touch of green, But she says absolutely no fondant. (I hate it too) Have you done any black decorations that's NOT FONDANT. I'm hesitant to do to much black because you don't want the quest ended up with black lips. lol Thanks for reading this, just trying to get your opinion. Keep make those beautiful cakes.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Have you considered using Jimmie’s (sprinkles) in those colors?

I need to try your cake goop. That will save with all the parchment rounds.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it really is the best!

Just found your videos. I am newer to baking and love them. Thanks!!! 2 Question for my daughters bday cakes if you can. I want to try this box hack. I am making 6 layer rainbow cake and needing to use food color on each layer. First with white cake they say use egg whites. Do I need to alter the recipe? Also my practice cake straight box, the layers started to fall into each other. I quickly refrigerated and it helped. Will this cake hold up to so many layers. Thanks!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I always do rainbow cakes from this yellow cake. If you want more vibrant colors, you can do it from a white cake. I don't make white cake though, I just don't like how it turns out. When you say "practice cake straight box", do you mean that you made your practice cake using the box recipe, and not this doctored mix recipe? When I make rainbow layers, I make the layers thinner so it doesn't collapse!

@lauradavis9931

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick response!!! Yes. My practice cake was made from a box white mix. Called for egg whites on the box. I have not yet tried the hack but really want too. I didn’t realize I could rainbow layers with yellow cake. I will try it. Plan to measure layers this time to help with collapse. Thanks again!!

I noticed the fan running in the back of your oven. Do you use the speed bake feature or just the regular bake temperature feature?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

It runs when it heats up but stops when it gets to the correct temperature. I don’t use the convection fan for baking these doctored mix cakes. I feel like they bake too fast and can dry out!

Love your channel. I have one question do you use plain or self-rising flour?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I use all-purpose flour in my cakes!

@mrs.p.1443

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I made blueberry loaf with this recipe it is absolutely delicious

Karolyn you didn’t add any butter or oil. Does the sour cream replace those? Thanks for all your videos.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s correct! There’s fat in the sour cream and the milk so no need for butter or oil 😊

When you make a white cake do you use a white cake mix and use only the egg whites? Since you’re not using the egg yolks do you find it needs an extra egg white?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would add 1 more egg white and also 1/2 cup butter.

@leticiarodriguez8662

2 жыл бұрын

I just put one in the oven with no butter 😔 hopefully it comes out ok.

Have you tried the Metro beater blade? Unlike the Kitchenaid paddle attachment, it has padding all the way around the paddle. I find it works 40x better than the Kitchenaid paddle at scrapping the bowl.

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes I've tried them before and I just don't like them. They create a mess (in my opinion) and I just prefer to scrape the sides and bottom myself. But I know a lot of people swear by them!

@user-bb4lw9pw8e

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I kind of didn't understand you at first, but now I do understand how it can create a mess with powdered sugar, flour, etc, especially in smaller mixing bowls. I use a KA 600 and the bowl is taller and wider than the Artisan’s. It has a slow-start mode so I don't experience too much fighting back. Thanks for answering me.

This recipe fills what size? Thanks for the tips.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I use 2" high pans. An I fill 3/4 of the way full. 1 recipe will fill up to an 10" pan. Or one 9" & one 4", or one 8" & one 5", or one 7" & one 6"/

I use Rebecca’s recipe every time I make cake (of any flavor) I however use 1 box mix, 1c flour, 1c sugar, 1 1/3 c water, 2Tbl oil, 1cup sour cream, 4 egg white or 3 whole eggs, 3/4tsp salt, and extracts. I’m interested to try your way with 1 cup of milk. Have you ever used the water and oil recipe? If so how does it compare to using milk instead? Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't used the water and oil recipe, but I'd be interested in knowing the difference. Please let me know if you try this and what you think compared to using oil / water!

Hi what can i put instead of sour cream in this recipe ? Can i put 1 c yoghurt?

@KarolynsKakes

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried anything but sour cream, but I don't see why you couldn't try that. I'd use plain Greek Yogurt, full fat or 2%.

Do you use cake flour or all purpose flour?

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

All purpose flour. I tried cake flour before and didn't like how it turned out. I don't remember why I didn't like it but all purpose flour yields the best result!

Hello, For cupcakes should we follow the same bake time on the box?

@KarolynsKakes

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh! I should have mentioned that, thank you for asking! For cupcakes, I bake at 335 for 17 minutes. That seems to be the best temperature and time for my oven. You may have to try between 16-18 minutes depending on how accurate your oven temperature is.

@x0princessq0x

4 жыл бұрын

Karolyns Kakes thanks so much for the reply!

Will this recipient work well with the Betty Crocker white cake mix?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Here's how I make White Cake: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmh7mcidZ9fXhrQ.html

How many 8 inch pans of your doctored recipe fit? I need to make 4 layers of 8 in. Im so excited to try this! Thank you

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

To make two 8" x 2" cakes, it requires 1 1/3 of the recipe. So to make four 8" x 2" cakes, I would use 2 2/3 recipe. I show in this video how to break down the recipe according to what size pan you're using so you don't waste a lot of batter! kzread.info/dash/bejne/d39l0bWJeLW7orQ.html

@gemcisful

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi karolyn! I have tried this recipe many times and the cake always comes out super yummy, but every time I try it my cakes always sink in the middle and the cake texture is very thick and doughy in the middle, is there a way I can prevent this? Has this happened to you?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, that hasn't happened. Do you use a heating core (nail) in the middle? Also try mixing it on a 5 or 6 out of 10 for 90 seconds to whip air into it. And never let the batter sit for more than 5 minutes before you put it in the oven.

Hello You don't use oil or butter on this recipe? Thank you for your tutorial

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Correct! It's not needed because we get the fat from the milk and the sour cream. If you don't want to use sour cream, you can use full fat greek yogurt.

Hello! Is it necessary not to add oil/butter in this recipe?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Nope! The Sour Cream takes place of it!

Hi Karolyn, can you tell me why I'm getting like a crust on top of my cake, first few I did where perfect, but last 2 cakes I've made have had like a thin crust, thank you so much, x

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using Duncan Heinz cake mix?

@MsAmelia1957

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes no I'm using betty crocker cake mix, the first couple of times they where perfect, don't get me wrong I cut the tops off, but it's annoying that they are getting a thin crispy top lol, thanks for getting back to me Karolyn x

I just find your KZread chanel, I Will try this recipe, can I cover the cake whit fondant and can I use evaporated milk intead of whole molk.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Claudia! I believe you can use 1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water in place of 1 cup of whole milk. I have never done that before, so please let me know how that turns out!

Can I use a 9.5 bundt pan or large tube pan to make this cake? Thanx for your response

@KarolynsKakes

9 ай бұрын

Yes you can! You may have to reduce the temperature to 325F and bake for 50-60 minutes

Hello, Thank you so much for posting this. I would like to ask you a question id possible. I would like to turn this into a coconut cake by using coconut coffee creamer instead of milk.Do you think that would be ok?

@beegrand5252

Жыл бұрын

And I so sorry I forgot to ask should I shift the flour?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

That sounds interesting! I don't see why there would be a problem with that as you can use creamer in place of milk. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! And I don't sift the flour, I just make sure I mix the flour before I scoop it. You can absolutely sift it if you prefer.

@ariesfire8002

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for responding. I will let you know how it turns out.. Wish me luck..

Do you wash the brush you use for your pan grease every time you bake a cake?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I wash the brush after every use. I don't wash it after every time I brush the pan, because I can make 25 cake layers in a day. I will use it for the day, and then soak it in water with Dawn dish soap in it. Then really get in between the hairs and run it under hot water and get all of the grease out.

@robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you

Hi Karolyn I am new to your channel the new subscriber. I am enjoying your video content. New to cake decorating do you have any tips for designing cakes?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenya! I actually am almost finished creating a cake design blueprint, I should have that available in a few days. I will post a link to it as soon as I finish it!

@kenyajames1931

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakesOk. Thank you so much.

@kenyajames1931

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I have one more question. Should you use only vanilla extract all the time in this cake box hack? or can you use other extract flavors.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenyajames1931 you can use other flavors! I have used almond and a wedding bouquet flavor instead of vanilla and it’s delicious!

I’m not a fan of yellow cake. Could I use a vanilla mix? Or can you recommend something for a whiter cake please?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely use a vanilla mix instead! And just do the same recipe with that.

Hi! Thank you for the info. You are a treasure 😊 have you tried this hack with pillsbury yellow cake mix?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I have used Pillsbury before. I just prefer the way Betty Crocker bakes. I like the flavor and texture better than Pillsbury or Duncan Heinz.

I swear to god you crack me up!! Dr suess 🤣

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂