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vickster
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Location: Searcy Arkansas 72143
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:34 am |
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Are the Betty Crocker cake mixes as good as the Duncan Hines? Our Krogers has the Betty Crocker mixes on sale this week, 10 for 5 dollars. I thought I'd pick some up but have always used DH. |
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MichelleM77
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:57 am |
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I've been wondering too. A lot of people sing praises over BC, but I've always used DH because they are cheaper. |
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cakemom55
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Joined: Apr 05, 2008
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:05 am |
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Hi there!
My first post!
I recently cooked all 3 brands...Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury. I wanted to get to the bottom of the "best Tasting" question for myself. So I cooked white cake in all 3 brands with no additions or changes to the box instructions.
Pillsbury and Betty Crocker both already have pudding in their mix. DH does not.
I found the DH cake to be lighter but also drier than the others.
Of the 3, my family preferred the Betty Crocker cake.
Just my opinion......  |
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ladyellam
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Joined: Jul 15, 2007
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Location: Arizona
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:05 am |
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Go and grab those cake mixes!!!! I've always used Betty Crocker. They have the best flavour and texture. If they have it, try the Golden Vanilla flavour. It is absolutely delicious! |
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mymomandmecakes
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Joined: May 15, 2007
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Location: Illinois
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:05 am |
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I have tried both and it seems to me they are about the same but alot of people comment on how moist DH is...also noticed that DH is creamier when you mix it BC seems thinner...I can't believe 10 for $5...ours are usually 10 for $10 and I thought that was a deal!!!! |
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KahunaKakes
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Joined: Nov 27, 2007
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:09 am |
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I always use Betty Crocker. The one time I did try Duncan Hines was the only time I've ever had a dry cake. |
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MichelleM77
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:09 am |
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I don't know about moistness or dryness because I use the cake extender recipe where you add sour cream. |
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Classycakes
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Location: Canada
Birthday: May 15
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:10 am |
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Here in Newfoundland, Duncan Hines are more expensive but I use them exclusively. I just like the finished results better. I've used the Betty Crocker ones a few times but the results are never as good as the Duncan Hines. I don't find the taste as flavourful nor the cake as moist. Sometimes when the cake is baked and cut, there are little "orange" spots that are clearly visible in the Betty Crocker cake. It looks likes some of the ingredients didn't dissolve. Also, while I always sift the mixes, I find the Betty Crocker clumpier. I guess it's just personal preference! |
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amytracy1981
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Location: AZ
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:12 am |
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I personally do not like the taste of duncan hines. I prefer betty crocker. I got DH once because it was on sale and thought it tasted dry.
Just my oppinion though. |
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t00precious
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Joined: Jan 28, 2008
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:16 am |
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Made an ice cream cake with Duncan Hines, very dry. My kids liked it, they're five year olds, but my taste buds said toooooo dry. I got the mixes because they were on sale. Bad move. |
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poshcakedesigns
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:23 am |
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I prefer Betty Crocker seems to be moister than Duncan Hines.
I'd definetly stock up on them at that price. |
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amia1024
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:23 am |
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When using the extender recipe, I prefer DH. The BC crumbled a lot more for me when I used it for a carved cake. Taste-wise, they're about the same to me. Of course, I never bake a straight mix cake, I always add something (be it pudding, liquid creamer, sour cream etc). So if you're using an extender recipe and not carving, either one should work just fine. |
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vickster
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Location: Searcy Arkansas 72143
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:34 am |
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yes, amia, I won't do a carved cake out of the strawberry or the butter yellow. They just crumble to pieces. I prefer pound cake for carving, but the dark chocolate and the white work okay. |
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vickster
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:37 am |
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Oh, if you have a Krogers near you, you can go on line and see the ad under this week's flyer. Go to www.krogers.com. put in your zip. It the 5 dollars off for 10 items special. |
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dustymorris
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Location: Valliant, Okla
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Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:55 am |
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I also us DH and the only time I've found it to be dry is when I over baked it. I have also used Pillsbury Confetti and I really liked it. I guess like some have said, it is really just a matter of personal preferance.
Vickster, I would go buy 1 box and try it out. Then if you like BC you can stock up with confidence that you made a good move.  |
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