I have always used DH and I tried Betty Crocker and it seem to be more moist than the DH. I was wandering what everyones choice of cake mix was. I also tried the store brand for crisco and it was way better than crisco. I found it to not be as dry as the crisco brand. I was wandering what everyone likes to use. Thanks
Personally, I use Pillsbury cake mixes. DH is my second choice and I NEVER use Betty Crocker. Everytime I used Betty Crocker, the cakes rose beautifully - but then shrunk down to nil. NEVER had Pillsbury or DH do that! So, I opted many years ago to stick with the other two.
As for shortening - I've found that using Walmart's brand just as good as using Crisco. Can't go too cheap on the shortening, tho - there are differences. But I've been using it for years, too, and I find it works just as well as Crisco, but a for a little less $$.
Sometimes it's a matter of trial and error, and finding what works for you and your customers. I've learned new things off of this site-and I've been doing this for 15 years! Shows that you can always learn something new and grow! 
Amy 
I always used DH until I had read a bunch of threads that people were having problems with sinking, etc. So I started using BC and PB...I had sinking problems with BC and PB is too moist and I don't like some of their flavors. I switched back to DH and I haven't had any problems yet and I still love the flavors!
I don't think I've ever used anything besides Crisco as far as shortening goes.
It is totally personal choice but I always use DH, add a box of instant pudding mix, use milk instead of water and add an extra egg (use same oil as called for).
I only use hi ratio shortening and that works best for me.
I do the exact same as awolf24 except for the pudding. I have never had a problem with DH. I also love the store brand shortening instead of Crisco.
pillsbury all the way - with the cake mix extender.....DH goes flat for me too!
I almost always use DH. Last weekend my white cake with the extender recipe sank for the first time ever. I was so sad, but happy that it was a family cake and not a customer one. I bought Pillsbury White to try this weekend on a practice.
Does anyone know if DH makes a lemon mix? I always wind up buying Pillsbury or BC, or are there good extenders for a white cake to become lemon?
I never use the Pillsbury as I find it too dry. I use either DH, or BC, depending on what flavor I'm looking for (love that BC Milk Chocolate!) and which one is on sale
shortening goes, I've tried several different store brands and always come back to Crisco. Around here, I'm having no trouble finding the trans-fat Crisco.
have u guys noticed that some mixes say 0 trans fat now too? is this new? r they taking something out? could this b the reason for mixes going flat? do u think i can ask any more ?s 
DH makes an awesome lemon cake mix. i get mine at superwalmart. i also add a box of lemon pudding and an extra egg - YUM!!!! i do the pudding/egg thing with all my cakes. and as for shortening, i always liked crisco better, but since they changed stuff up on us (grrr.....) 
i've been using wal-mart brand. it's works fine, but dh and i can taste a difference.
lchristi27 - yes, DH has a lemon cake mix but I can't always find it at the store. I made cupcakes to take to work and people really liked it.
Thanks! I am going to have to start doing a little searching..lemon is my most requested (and one of my fav's too). I cant ever remember seeing it up here, and am addicted to DH.
i always use DH for my cake mixes and like most others sub the water for milk and add that extra egg w/ a box of pudding. works the best! BC i find to be a bit to crumbly, the only exception is i used their carrot cake mix once and loved it, i followed the extendor recipe and added pineapple, raisins and nuts. i wish DH had a carrot cake mix and not that spice cake one...i loath spice cake!
as far as shortening goes i use bake right (i think that's how they spell it) it has never let me down, when i get lazy or rushed i buy the crisco bars. that's the only time i use crisco really.
hth
I always us DH with pudding egg and milk. Yesterday for the first time I had trouble. I made cupcakes with the butter flavored mix, added vanilla pudding, milk, butter and 2 tbls of sour cream and when they were done, they flattened right out and the tops stuck to the pan. I've never had that problem before. Anybody know what I did wrong. Should I maybe not have added the sour cream?
Karen
As far as shortening...I use walmarts brand with no problem.
I like both Bc and DH but DH is my favorite I have never had a problem with it... now pillsbury I hate it takes 2 mixes to do what 1 DH will do. it takes me 2 mixes to bake a 9x13 they are always so flat maybe the store sells less and they are old????
I use Duncan Hines and Pillsbury...... never really tried Betty Crocker. And I use Wal-Mart brand shortening with no problems.
I made 2 DH Orange Supreme cakes today....... first was perfect, second sank in the middle. Guess it's time to try the pudding, extra egg trick!
Chiming in for my favorite Pillsbury. Betty Crocker is a backup choice for me, but I don't like the texture or flavor quite as well. I wish the stores around here carried more Pillsbury flavors. My grocery store (a HUGE "HEB Plus" store) for a long time didn't even carry Pillsbury, and now has only white, devil's food, and strawberry.
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