I see so many of you on here talking about "doctored cakes", can someone give me an example? I don't guess I understand what you're talking about. And where do you find these recipes, is there a cake doctor book out there somewhere? I have an anniversary cake in 2 weeks to feed 200+ and this will be my first cake to really be seen by the public so i want it to be perfect! Thanks in advance!
A doctored cake is when you use a cake mix but add things to it, or doctor it up. I believe there is a cake doctor book out there. One of the best things is to add the "cake extender" to a box mix. You can find that recipe here in the recipes. I also add a box of instant pudding. Hope that helps.
Yes, there is a book called "The Cake Doctor".
Do a search for it on the Internet and you will readily find it.
Also, there are MANY recipes right here at CC free for the researching and printing. Just click on recipes and you won't know what cake to bake next!
In the recipes section here at CC you will find a "cake extender" recipe. This is the recipe many of us use to doctor a cake mix to enhance the flavor and make the mix larger. HTH's a bit.
I am a total fan of "doctored" cake recipes.
Anne Byrn has written a few different books on doctoring cake mixes. I plan to buy one in the near future.
But doctoring usually means starting with a cake mix and not really following the package directions but changing and adding your own ingredients to "doctor" the recipe.
Here is what I usually do:
use an extra egg (for a total of 4)
use milk in place of the water
use the oil or butter as called for
add in a package of instant pudding mix - complimentary flavor
bake as directed
There are endless combinations! I like to dr. my mixes because with the mix, I get consistent results but it doesn't have that "boxed" mix taste.
Try any of the "Cake Mix Doctor" books by Ann Byrn, they're incredible! Very delicious recipes! 
http://www.cakemixdoctor.com/cakemixblog/index.php
Link to Cake doctor website...
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2322-0-White-Almond-Sour-Cream-Cake.html
Example of one that is great for wedding cake and sculpting.
I am a total fan of "doctored" cake recipes.
Anne Byrn has written a few different books on doctoring cake mixes. I plan to buy one in the near future.
But doctoring usually means starting with a cake mix and not really following the package directions but changing and adding your own ingredients to "doctor" the recipe.
Here is what I usually do:
use an extra egg (for a total of 4)
use milk in place of the water
use the oil or butter as called for
add in a package of instant pudding mix - complimentary flavor
bake as directed
There are endless combinations! I like to dr. my mixes because with the mix, I get consistent results but it doesn't have that "boxed" mix taste.
awolf24: Do you ever use the cake mixes with pudding already added instead of adding your own?
I have two of Anne Bryn's cake mix doctor books. One of the recipes I use most often is from her book...
1 box white cake mix
1 cup milk
1 stick butter (melted)
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Dump in mixer and mix 1 minute, scrape sides, mix 2 more minutes.
Everyone loves this recipe (even though it's super simple).
This is just a bit of a side suggestion-for such a large and important event go with a recipe that you are already comfortable with or plan on making the doctored recipe you choose several times in the next 2 weeks. When making such a large cake(s) you don't want or need the added stress of an untested/unfamiliar recipe. You want a recipe that you know consisteny works for you and tastes great!
I leave the experimentation to times when I can relax and play!
Good luck with your cake! 
ChristaPaloma - I don't think I do. I pretty much always use DH mixes which I don't think have the pudding mixed in.
I've tried Betty Crocker a few times and I've read on CC that if there is pudding in the mix already, it can make a mess of it if you add more pudding mix on top of that. But as stupid as it sounds, I haven't been able to find a mix that has pudding in it. Does it say it right on the front of the box or something like that??
awof24
Yes it does...Betty Crocker mixes say on the front Super Moist and sometimes there is a bubble saying pudding in the mix but lately they have a message on the side panel saying..
As always...
PUDDING in the mix
I always use this brand for moistness but I have also used it for the white almond sour cream cake and it is quite moist as well. (Holds together nicely for sculpted cakes as well).
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