I need to make 4-6 inch cakes this weekend for my hubby's birthday. Can I take 2 boxes of cake mix and make all the batter at one time (so that would be 2 cake mixes, 8 eggs, 2 boxes of pudding etc.).

I only have 2-6" pans so I will bake the first batch, cool and then the second batch and make an 8 inch cake with the leftovers.

Thanks!

Not an expert by any means but just the other day I had 2 different brand cake mixes and added in the ingredients required by the different mixes and it tasted real great.
It was only for my sons 4th but everyone loved it.

I've made two boxes at the same time without problem, BUT I don't think you want to let the batter sit while the first cakes bake.

I've done it many times, I just cover the batter and put in the fridge while the other cakes bake.

I make up to 3 in my mixer.

Thanks. I will cover the batter and put it the fridge while the first batch is baking.

Thanks!

My mixer knows no other way anymore
I always, always do at least a double batch. If I do not need all of it for some reason I make cupcakes or a small little cake that I let my daughter decorate. Did it the other night for a cow cake and used the left over mix for cupcakes to freeze and decorate next Tuesday for Halloween and she was very upset that I didn't have something for her to "icing" last night.

For some reason I thought you shouldn't let it set. I guess if it's in the fridge it doesn't matter. Ignore what I said earlier.

I'll have to keep that in mind now and save myself some work. I learn something new everyday, that's why I love CC!

Yes.....just be sure to double the ingredients. (Don't ask why I remind you about that........ )

You never....when my kids have been "helping" I've already forgot to add the water. It was obviously too thick so I caught it!

I do it all the time, I have even mixed brands while doubling the batches. Knock on wood, no problems so far.

Like the above poster said, my mixer knows no other way. I make 3 mixes at once periodically.

When doing a wedding cake, I make batches, fill the pans and they are lined up on the counter waiting for their turn to go in the oven. Never knew they weren't suppose to sit around .... never had a problem with them rising or baking properly.

I have a 20qt mixer and it can handle 9 mixes at a time....lucky me! Usually filling the cake pans with a 9 batch will fill my 2 ovens.

I also mix 6 DH yellow with 3 Pillsbury white on a regular basis.

I mix 4 mixes all at one time. I often mix and pour in all my cake pans that need to get baked that day. My DD loves to watch the baking part for me, while I am busy with any other matters.

Whoopi! FREE labor! and great cakes to boot. lol