I have heard so much talk about cake box mixes Vs. scratch cakes, I just have to ask.

Which one do you use:

Cake Box Mix or Scratch?

I will start: I use scratch mixes.

I just want to see an overall count of how many of you uses which?

Thanks.

mix mostly (96%)

I use box cake mixes (Duncan Hines, Pillsbury, etc.)

Honestly, I have been afraid of moving to other types. Just worried that they won't taste as well.

Thanks!

P.S. Great post!

box

I only use pillsbury mix, my cakes are the same all the time!!! Never any problems!

ummmmmmmm Before I got into cake decorating I always made scratch cakes but now I'll probably be doing both. However I see myself using box mix more, maybe 70% of the time. But that may change up or down. Whenever this topic comes up on CC both sides make really good points so I find that I'm always changing my mind on which one I should use!!


Daniela

90% mixes

Debbie

I like the ease and consistency I get with box, but dh is always after me to make scratch (that's all his mother ever made!) so mine are never as 'good' as his mother's.

I use Duncan Hines mostly, but i will use Pillsbury.

i use mix duncan hines. I have made a few from scratch but wasnt happy with the results. I still experiment with scratch uintil i find one i love.

mainly cake mixes....I have found that if I make a cake from scratch it is drier or less tasty...unless of course I use a tres leches mixture then it is wonderful!.. so I would say 97% cake box mixes, and then only duncan hines.

I use pillsbury and the scratch thing is not for me.. I have tried at least a thousand.. well maybe not a thousand.. either I am not doing it right, or I just haven't found one that tasted good or rises..

Box: Duncan Hines or Pillsbury whichever is on sale.

Both.

I'm starting to favor the scratch cakes. The cake mix is now starting to seem bland.

so far i have only used cax mixes. I am making one this month for my memaw and wanted to make one from scratch.

I pulled a receipe from this site hoping to make it.

if not I think I will use the cake mix doctor receipe.

I love scratch cakes but I'm having trouble getting them to rise too. I do like scratch cakes too.

I use mixes exclusively but am learning to doctor them up.

Mixes. Being at high altitude, it's been easier for me to use mix. Also easy and fast. I do want to experiment with scratch though as I wonder if w/o the preservatives, I'll notice a taste difference.

Thalia

Scratch

I have tried many scratch ones and finaly narrowed them down to two recipes that I like.

I use the wash or soaking syrups to flavor them and moist them. They keep for a while and taste delicious and moist.

I have tried box mixes and have doctored them, but still prefer scratch.

So, far, as I can see looks like most of you prefer cake mixes...

I feel lonely now!!!

PS: I would be cool if we could all meet and make our best recipes to taste our own cakes and share secrets...

I do both..depends what it's for...For CA State Fair Cake Show I made from scratch because it was a strict rule they have..Everything was from scratch from Icing to Filling to Decoration. Maybe that's why God made me win 4 awards (incl Blue Ribbon) since I was very honest about my work. I don't think others cheated, but I'm sure some did. Really with 200 entries, how can they be sure ! ??

Only use boxes. I use regular cake mixes for the regular price & I offer deluxe flavors for .25 per person more. Like Red Velvet, carrot etc. Helen

Pillsbury Cake mix for me!

Scratch here I like it when I'm creaming the butter and sugar, adding eggs one by one, adding dry ingredients alternately with wet ingredients than mixing it all together (sounds weird ) I think most of you use cake mixes and now I'm thinking to try different brands of cake mixes so I can tell which one tastes better
Haven't seen yet Duncan mixes here.

Jen

Before I started cake decorating, I was an all scratch gal, but now I like the convenice of box mix using the cake mix extender

My cake deceorating always said to use cake mixes since the results are more consistent than scratch. I ALWAYS use Betty Crocker cake mixes and I get raves!!! I used to alternate Betty Crocker and Pillsbury depending on what was on sale, but about a year ago, Pillsbury changed their formula and every cake I baked would split right down the middle. I wrote to them and they sent me coupons for.... what else? Their cake mix!!!!

Pat

I am a mix girl here. I usually doctor them up somehow though. I do make a yellow cake that is just the mix with cake mix extender added and it's pretty good.

DUNKEN HINES FOR ME. IF i AM DOING A WEDDING CAKE OR STACKED CAKE I USE 1 POUND CAKE MIX WITH IT. JUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BOX.

PAULA

I use both. but i do prefer to make it from scratch. it's a nice feeling to know you can actually make it from scratch.
i use cake mix for people who like the commercial taste and from scratch for those who prefer a homemade cake.