This really is THE BEST Yellow Cake Mix Recipe that I have ever used.

Yes, that red box at the store is cheap, but so are the ingredients. Some of them may even be toxic, yuck!! No special kitchen skills are required to put this together and have on-hand when the need arises.

This is a pantry basic that you should master as you pursue frugal homemaking as well. Frugality doesn’t have to come at the expense of convenience. There’s simply no denying the convenience of having this wonderfully versatile cake mix on hand for use in a variety of recipes!

Storage Tips

When storing my best yellow cake mix recipe, I recommend that you use an airtight container. If you have the ability to remove the air from your jar or container, then do so. This will prolong the pantry life of your mix.

If not, this mix should keep fresh with the lid on for 6-8 months. This can also be kept in the refrigerator or freezer if you have the room. You can determine how many to keep in your pantry based on how often you use a boxed cake mix now.

You may even find yourself reaching for it more often once you see just how many uses there are for this mix. Cake ANYTIME, now who doesn’t want that?

To Make My Best Yellow Cake Mix Recipe you will need:

Cake Flour - no need to sift. Just stir and measure.
Leavening Agents - so your cake rises to the occasion!
Granulated Sugar - for sweet perfection!
Salt - the must-have pantry staple that brings out the sweetness.
Powdered Milk - this is the secret ingredient that makes this the best yellow cake mix recipe for sure.

Substitutions

If you don’t have cake flour, no worries. For a single recipe below you will make this substitution in place of cake flour: 3 2/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour, and 1/2 cup + 1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch.

How to Assemble Cake Mix:

In a large mixing bowl, stir together dry ingredients well. Using a whisk is best to make sure everything is well blended and there are no clumps.

This recipe is the equivalent of TWO boxes of cake mix. You can adjust the recipe card 1x, 2x or 3x if you plan to store more at a time.

How to Use the Best Yellow Cake mix Recipe

When you are ready to bake a basic yellow cake or some cupcakes with this mix, here is what you will need.

4 1/2 Cups of the Best Yellow Cake Mix Recipe
1 Cup Water
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract - I use homemade, never imitation vanilla. A true flavor powerhouse in this recipe. Don't skimp!!
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
3 Eggs

Preparation – Mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately.
Mix – Combine wet and dry ingredients in a stand mixer or with hand beaters. Be sure not to over mix so the cake will be light and fluffy.
Bake – Pour into prepared pan and bake as directed or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Prepare – mix up the fudgiest chocolate frosting.
Frost and Serve – Allow cake to cool completely, frost and celebrate!

Baking Instructions

Variations:

This cake mix is deliciously wonderful and convenient when prepared as directed. Sometimes you want a little variety in your kitchen, right? Experiment with different flavors and see what you come up with. Here are some options:

Chocolate Cake - add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to your mix.
Strawberry Cake - add 3 0z strawberry gelatin plus 1/2 cup pureed strawberries to your mix.
Confetti Cake - use 5 egg whites instead of eggs, plus 1/3 cup sprinkles in your mix.
Spice Cake - ad 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 cup brown sugar to your mix.
Lemon Cake - add the zest of 2 lemons combined with 1/4 cup sugar to your mix.

Serving and Storing – This cake is best served immediately and refrigerated within two hours of serving.
Refrigeration – Using a tightly fitting lid or plastic wrap, you can refrigerate up to five days.
Freezing – Most cake freezes well. Take care with the icing, and double wrap the cake to avoid any freezer odors from affecting the flavor. Store in freezer up to three months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving.