Okay! I used a DH butter recipe box mix and used my NEW KA mixer. The KA instruction book said it would be better to follow instructions on the box. So I did. I beat the recipe for 4 minutes on medium (4) speed. The cupcakes did not rise...they just sort of melted...at least that's what it looked like to me. When I took one out of the cupcake paper...it was like AIR...
What did I do wrong???
I baked it them at 350 for 20 minutes....just like the directions said.
Not sure if this is the answer, but 4 minutes is a long time to beat. It puts a lot of air in the batter. I have never done longer than 30 sec to mix, and then 2 mintues to beat on medium. Hope that helps!
I've never had a DH mix that said beat for 4 mins. Is that what yours said to do? That seems like too long to me....I wonder if it was a misprint?
Otherwise, the only time I had that happen, was when I put too much liqued in...I wish I could be of more help.
also...which attachment were you using? The paddle or the wisk?
I used the flat paddle and the cake box said 4 minutes. The expiration date is August 2008. I have two other boxes in the cabinet and they too say 4 minutes. It's the Moist Deluxe Butter Recipe Golden box mix. I'm so upset. 
These were for a church even tonightat 6:30. Now I'm going to have to buy cupcakes. 
Anyone used this cake mix before. You actually use butter and NOT oil. Would that make the difference.[/b]
All butter recipes call for butter not oil and most all butter recipes will become like what you described as a fluffy pudding....I use only Betty Crocker, so I have absolutely no experience with DH....but I will say I am amazed that the box said to beat for 4 mins. I always do 30 second on low and 2 mins. on med. Sorry you didn't have success with your cupcakes. Maybe it was just a bad batch from DH.
edited to add that I also use my stand mixer (Cook's brand from JC Penny) & that I use the paddle attachment.
I just wanted to say a couple months ago I tried the DH butter cake and it didn't turn out for me either. I beat it like 2 1/2 minutes or so and put it in a 8" pans and it didn't rise for me either. I ended up throwing it out and just using the white or yellow mix.
you may got a bad box....I haven't made a box cake in a long time but the last time I did one it came out like...gelatin....cooked gelatin...it was nasty didn't rise or anyting...I assumed that I got an old box and the leavings that they used went poof.
That is really strange. I used the DH butter cake for cupcakes about a month ago and they came out perfect. I don't remember the 4 minutes beating though. I'm pretty sure I did it for only 2 minutes. But yes, the batter does come out rather thick.
I'm thinking it was the 4 minute beating that is the culprit.
Ok, I used the DH butter mix for a wedding cake I had due this weekend. Followed the directions exactly and just as you said, ended up w/ a "fluffy pudding." I put it in the pan and baked it anyway, but didn't turn out the way I wanted it. I personally dislike DH (just my opinion) and always use Pillsbury. Good luck for next time!
You are supposed to mix it for 4 minutes. Every box of DH butter cake I've ever made said 4 minutes. I love it for a cake, but I'm not a fan for cupcakes. For some reason, every time I've made butter cupcakes from the DH mix, they've been way too light and fluffy. Doesn't turn out the same for a regular cake.
I used to love DH Butter Recipe Mix, but about a year ago, it seems the formula changed or something. I don't even bother with it any more. I do sometimes use butter instead of oil in a regular mix.
Also, KA is much more powerful than a hand mixer. I beat my regular mixes 30 sec to blend on low, scrape and beat 1 minute on 4 and they are perfect.
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