This Question Is A Doozy!

Decorating By Gingoodies Updated 25 Jul 2006 , 12:18pm by LittleLinda

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Gingoodies Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:06pm
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I need to make a chocolate cake RIGHT NOW icon_surprised.gif All I have is 1/2 of a chocolate cake mix and 1/2 of a vanilla cake mix.. Can I mix the two and add cocoa to make a chocolate cake... should I just add a box of chocolate pudding? I have exactly 3 eggs oil and some sour cream in the fridge. HELP!! icon_cry.gif I also have a red velvet cake mix. can I add something chocolate to that?? will it taste like chocolate cake enough??

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twinsline7 Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:10pm
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I take it the store must not be near by!!! icon_lol.gif


heres a bump for you ...maybe some that dr up their mixes can help you! Im too chicken to try!!

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knoxcop1 Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:10pm
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Cake mixes are pretty darn forgiving, so I'd just mix the chocolate and vanilla together.

SIFT your cocoa before adding it to the mix, though!

So, that's: Mix the two mixes together, and add the sifted cocoa you mentioned.

GOOD LUCK!

--Knox--

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tbittner Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:35pm
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Put the two together and do the super enhanced cake recipe on this sight but add double cocoa powder. You should be fine and I am sure it will taste great!

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donnajf Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:45pm
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I would like to think that this these mixes are the same brand?icon_twisted.gificon_twisted.gificon_twisted.gif Go for it !

How about making a cake from scratch as a back up? Choose a recipe from this forum!

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Gingoodies Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 7:50pm
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ok I mixed the two.. added about 3 Tbsp cocoa. It looks and smells chocolatey. Its in the oven now. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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4Gifts4Lisa Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 8:33pm
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OMG I am LOL icon_biggrin.gif How did you end up with half a box of each?!

I am sure it turned out yummy, but let us know anyway!

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Doug Posted 22 Jul 2006 , 8:44pm
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i do 1/2 & 1/2 to make "milk chocolate cake"

(and for decadant, add Hersey's Special Dark (ok) or Ghiradelli Unsweetened cocoa (sifted) to go dark, dark, dark!)

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Gingoodies Posted 23 Jul 2006 , 1:18pm
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Thank you all for your input!!! The cake was a success!! This was a last minute cake for a small dinner party for my BIL's 50th BD. I mixed the two (there was a bit more choc than va) I added 3 heaping TBSP of Wilbur brand dark dutch cocoa and about 1/4 cup of sour cream. The cake was DELISH!!. CC comes through again thumbs_up.gificon_lol.gif

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SugarHighCakes Posted 24 Jul 2006 , 11:53pm
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Im still wondering like Lisa...


How did you end up having 1/2 of 2 boxes of mix?? hehe

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Gingoodies Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 12:53am
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I almost always have leftover dry mix. I use the commercial type 1/2 sheet pan and it takes one mix plus 1 cup to make enough batter. sooooo... leftover cake mix. icon_smile.gif

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LittleLinda Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by PieceOfCake61804

How did you end up having 1/2 of 2 boxes of mix?? hehe




When I bake 12x18 cakes, I use two and a half mixes! I usually have a half mix in my cupboard. It's not unusual.

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