# Boxed Cake Mix Upgrade

A method to upgrade standard box cake mix for better flavor and texture by swapping ingredients and using a low-and-slow baking technique.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 box boxed cake mix
- 2 stick butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 whole egg
- vanilla extract (optional)

## Instructions

1. Melt the butter.
2. In a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, melted butter, milk, eggs, and a splash of vanilla extract.
3. Spray cake pans with cooking spray.
4. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
5. Jiggle the pans on the counter to level out the batter.
6. Bake at 300°F for 45 minutes.
7. Let the cakes cool for a few minutes in the pans, then flip onto a cooling rack.
8. Wrap the slightly warm cakes in plastic wrap to lock in moisture and freeze overnight.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- mixing bowl
- cake pans
- cooling rack
- plastic wrap

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLScUFGN/
- Creator: jaciewilson08
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4ac2ac3c-0073-4a5f-816c-99eb4c0da883
- Extracted: 2026-10-17

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