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Need a cake mix but don’t want to run to the store? Check out this simple Homemade Cake Mix Recipe for yellow or chocolate cake. Plus FREE Printable Labels. There are bonus gluten-free instructions too!
I am that mom who has the best ideas and plans. Then they all fall through when I walk to my pantry to see that I am out of one or two of the ingredients that I need to pull off a masterpiece. I don’t know if you have ever put 3 kids in the car, buckled them in their car seats, and drove to the store for 1 item, but that is not my idea of fun. That is where this Homemade Cake Mix really comes in handy!
One of those items that I used to always run out of was cake mix. Since we are trying to eliminate pre-packaged items anyway these homemade cake mixes are wonderful. Not only are they easy to make with pantry staples, they are great to give as gifts with the recipe. Make a gift basket with a couple DIY Cake Mixes, a new cake pan, dish towels, sprinkles, and a wooden spoon, and you have a great gift!
I also how easy it is to make this gluten free or dairy free! Those Gluten Free Cake Mixes can be so expensive, and half of them don’t taste that good. Follow the instructions to make this into a gluten-free cake mix and you won’t be disappointed.
Homemade Cake Mix Labels
You can go now and print these FREE Labels. There are 2 to a sheet. That way you can label your homemade cake mixes with directions!
Don’t forget about this Homemade Pancake Mix too! I love stocking my pantry with chemical free items!
Homemade Chocolate & Yellow Cake Mixes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa Powder (for chocolate only)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and store in an airtight container or baggie. Keeps well in the pantry for up to 6 months.
- Above recipe makes one cake mix equivalent to a 18.5 oz boxed mix.TO MAKE CAKE
- Mix cake mix with 3/4 cup milk or milk substitute, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, and 3 eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes and Bake at 350 F.
- To bake a 8-9 inch round pan 20-25 mins
- To Bake 13x9 pan 35-40 mins
- To bake cupcakes- 12-15 mins
- To bake Tube or Bundt Pan 45-50 mins
- Here is a Printable Direction sheet to attach to your mixes
Notes
Caroline
OMG, this is going at the top of my bookmarks! I was just thinking about the dessert I’m planning to take to school on Friday and then thought that I better check the pantry for a cake mix. Now it doesn’t matter because I can just make one! Thanks so much!
Sam
Thanks for sharing this! So many boxed cake mixes (especially the name-brand ones) contain hydrogenated oil and other ingredients to avoid.
Vicky
This is awesome! I love homemade recipes like this and I can give it as a gift too! Thanks! Do you have more???
grace
awesome, thanks!
Tammy
I repin ty……
Jennifer Stover
THANK YOU so much for the GF substitutions!! GF is SO expensive and I can bake cheaply again 😀 YAY!
Kayla
I love the recipe but when I make them as cupcakes they are dry. I am wondering what I can do to change this. I’ve added more milk, changing to heavy whipping cream, and still nothing. Any thoughts?
Paula Coley
Hi Kayla,
I would assume you over-baked them. Everyone’s oven is different. Add to that the altitude of where you live and baking times need to be adjusted. I always need to reduce my baking temp. or time in order for recipes to come out right. Try adjusting either your baking time or temperature and see if that helps 😉 I’m considered the scratch queen when it comes to cooking and baking. I almost never purchase prepackaged foods and consistently cook from scratch. This recipe is spot on!!
Diane
Forgot I had to make a cake for a friends birthday. Looked in the kitchen and realized we didnt have a cake mix. I found this and made it…it is the most delicious homemade cake mix ever. It is also SUPER easy! I would totally recommend making this! =)
Tina
Thank you for the recipe?. Feel dilly, I don’t see the GF recipe…..am I over looking it? Thank you again and blessings, Tina
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Hi Tina,
At the bottom of the printable recipe in the “notes” it lists the substitution. 🙂
Have a great day!
Tina
Thank you. I don’t see what Gluten free all purpose mix you use? I’m wanting to make a mix I can use for GF cookies and cakes. Thank you for all your help,
TRish
Bob’s Red Mill is perfect! if you have a Big Lot’s near you, they sell the products for cheap!
Megha
Awesome recipe. How many muffins or cucakes does this make?
Thanks
Meg
Danna
Thank you. I’m so tired of spending outrageous amounts of money on prepackaged food that has unhealthy ingredients.
Sarah G
THANK YOU for sharing this!!! I found your recipe link on Pinterest. It’s my birthday today and I can’t have pre-made store bought cakes or cake mixes. I can not eat enriched flour and sugar (except agave, maple sugar & Stevia). And was looking for a recipe I could modify. I will be substituting either agave, or maple sugar for the regular sugar, and will substitute Carob powder for the cocoa powder, and will be using not enriched not bleached flour. I can’t wait to make this cake for my birthday!!!!!
Mirriam
HI!! Can I use this mix to make round layers for stackable cakes?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
of course!
Haley
How long will this mix store in the pantry?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Hey Haley,
It depends on the freshness of the ingredients you use. Since everything in this mix is non-perishable should be safe for at least 1 year. Again, if everything you used has a good code date. Hope that helps.