Description
Transform a standard box of cake mix into a decadent, bakery-quality dessert by incorporating rich additions like full-fat sour cream. This express baking method guarantees a velvety, moist crumb that rivals from-scratch recipes with significantly less effort and time.
Ingredients
- 1 box Cake Mix (white, yellow, or chocolate)
- Water (as specified on box)
- Vegetable Oil (as specified on box)
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 9-inch round ceramic pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Blend with a hand mixer on high speed until the batter is smooth and thick, ensuring you scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and serving.
Notes
To ensure the most uniform texture, allow your refrigerated ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing. If you are using dark or non-stick metal pans instead of ceramic, check for doneness a few minutes early as these materials tend to conduct heat more aggressively.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American