Boxed Cake Mix Vs Scratch Cakes...?
Baking By Lovelyladylibra Updated 18 Jul 2011 , 11:37pm by Lovelyladylibra
To you which one is better? Ive been trying scratch cake mix after scratch cake mix and Ive had NONE come out as moist as a boxed cake mix. Ive used old family recipes, Ive even used cake recipes from here (the ones with ALOT of votes and praise) and they just always seem dry. A boxed cake mix I can doctor it a bit and have the best cake ever. But I feel as if I cheating people who pay for my cupcakes (I never sell my cakes dont think im good enough yet).
What do you do? Do you think its okay to sell boxed cakes? Should I charge less?
i hope i posted in the correct area... 
This topic has been posted hundreds of times and usually degenerates into a fight. Please use the search function and read the opinions that are already here on the Forums
We need to get a "like" button or an "agree" button, cause I would be using it here.
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HTH
Thanks, but the search system wasn't really giving me anything just a few that went off topic on the 2nd page. @Cupcations thanks for the links my search didn't turn any of those up. @jhndavid I have no clue what your saying...
I have also had problems with the search.
It brings up results and then says 404 error.
To you which one is better? Ive been trying scratch cake mix after scratch cake mix and Ive had NONE come out as moist as a boxed cake mix. Ive used old family recipes, Ive even used cake recipes from here (the ones with ALOT of votes and praise) and they just always seem dry. A boxed cake mix I can doctor it a bit and have the best cake ever. But I feel as if I cheating people who pay for my cupcakes (I never sell my cakes dont think im good enough yet).
What do you do? Do you think its okay to sell boxed cakes? Should I charge less?
i hope i posted in the correct area...
There is no right answer to this over argued debate...it's a personal preferance. Use what works for you. I'm an exclusive scratch baker and that's what works for me.
If ALL the recipes you've tried are dry chances are you're overbaking or trying bad recipes. I tend to lean towards baking too long since they've all been dry.
By the way...what's a scratch cake mix? I've been baking for 40 yrs and I've never heard of it.
Thanks, but the search system wasn't really giving me anything just a few that went off topic on the 2nd page. @Cupcations thanks for the links my search didn't turn any of those up. @jhndavid I have no clue what your saying...
I have also had problems with the search.
It brings up results and then says 404 error.
The best way to search is by using google.... CC search engine has been down for a while now
Type whatever you want using google then just add "cakecentral" to it... It works like charm 
HTH 
I agree with Cupcations....you have to search with google. The search on CC is pointless..
It is no wonder why the same questions get asked over and over. I say... unless they get it fixed then ask whatever you want....if others don't like seeing the same questions, they don't have to read them.
OP....I wonder the same thing, many say not to undercut other bakeries because it's not fair.... BUT
if you are not as experienced and you don't bake from scratch....can you justify charging what the bakeries charge that have more experience and do bake from scratch?????
I also feel your pain about scratch baking, I can bake some things from scratch, but white or yellow cake...not so great!
To you which one is better? Ive been trying scratch cake mix after scratch cake mix and Ive had NONE come out as moist as a boxed cake mix. Ive used old family recipes, Ive even used cake recipes from here (the ones with ALOT of votes and praise) and they just always seem dry. A boxed cake mix I can doctor it a bit and have the best cake ever. But I feel as if I cheating people who pay for my cupcakes (I never sell my cakes dont think im good enough yet).
What do you do? Do you think its okay to sell boxed cakes? Should I charge less?
i hope i posted in the correct area...
If you like the results of doctored mixes--more importantly if your customers like them--use them. If you feel like you are cheating and you cannot bring yourself to let it go, then continue to search for recipes and read up on principles of scratch baking. For instance if you are baking your cakes until a testor comes out clean your cake is already overbaked and will be dry).
While I believe scratch recipes are better than box mixes, that does not translate into a moral judgement--that is I do not view those who use them a cheaters.
To you which one is better? Ive been trying scratch cake mix after scratch cake mix and Ive had NONE come out as moist as a boxed cake mix. Ive used old family recipes, Ive even used cake recipes from here (the ones with ALOT of votes and praise) and they just always seem dry. A boxed cake mix I can doctor it a bit and have the best cake ever. But I feel as if I cheating people who pay for my cupcakes (I never sell my cakes dont think im good enough yet).
What do you do? Do you think its okay to sell boxed cakes? Should I charge less?
i hope i posted in the correct area...
If you like the results of doctored mixes--more importantly if your customers like them--use them. If you feel like you are cheating and you cannot bring yourself to let it go, then continue to search for recipes and read up on principles of scratch baking. For instance if you are baking your cakes until a testor comes out clean your cake is already overbaked and will be dry).
While I believe scratch recipes are better than box mixes, that does not translate into a moral judgement--that is I do not view those who use them a cheaters.
I think that is why my carrot cake i did the other day came out dry. I waited until the stick came out clean. i just made a bunch of cake pops with it instead. ill get the hang of it hopefully but until then ill just doctor my cake mixes. thank you. I don't change much when i do cupcakes anyway, they probably round out to about 75cents each. but learning to bake from scratch is pretty pricey lol. And i get upset alot over ruined cakes.
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