Cake Extender??

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dshlent Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:32pm
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This is probably a stupid question so please no laughing....... but after reading different posts I have been seeing "cake extender" what exactly is that??

thanks,
Heather

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Momof4luvscakes Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:37pm
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It makes a cake mix bigger to get more cups of batter, and it makes the cake more dense.http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1977-Cake-Mix-extender.htmle

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Tug Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:42pm
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The cake mix extender makes your cake taste much better. Ever since I tried it about a month ago, I will never go back to just a "naked" box mix ever.

I use sour cream, but would like to try yogurt one day.

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Dana0323 Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:50pm
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This recipe really does make the cake so much better. I have used sour cream and vanilla yogurt. I like them both, but I will probably do vanilla yogurt again. YUMMY!

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AngD Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 1:56pm
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Oh This is all I make and everyone raves about it!

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dshlent Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 2:53pm
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How many cups does the cake extender recipe add to your cake mix?

Heather

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gilpnh Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 2:59pm
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I used it for the first time yesterday for my sons BD cake. Typically I have used naked mixes in the past but never again. My experience is that 1 box mix will "do" a character pan, but not quite, theynever quite raise to the top.

The extender gave me more mix to fill the pan more (about 2/3) which let it raise over the sides slightly. Als0 enough to fill 2 of my round 4 inchers that I freeze to "play" with or to do tastings. And SOOOOOOOOOO moist.
I used sour cream because I was not sure about fat free yogurt, and didnt have lemon extract so used the conc lemon juice you buy in the bottle and it was great.

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hellie0h Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 3:45pm
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I use the enhanced recipe, the recipe does not call for extract but I add it anyway, eg. Butter Pecan, Rum, Orange ect...using these extracts when I make a yellow enhanced cake. this is the link for the ENHANCED VERSION.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1599-68-Enhanced-Cake-Formula.html
I will NEVER bake a scratch or plain box mix cake again, this is wonderful.

Helen

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mjs4492 Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 3:50pm
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Question about the cake extender recipes:
which brand of flour (all purpose) do you usually use? and can you use what ever flavor of extract you like?

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hsdwidow Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:15pm
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I don't have anything to add about this since I haven't used the cake extender myself, but I need to say this..........there are NO stupid questions here. We are here to learn from each other and to share our experiences. thumbs_up.gif Ask away!!

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dshlent Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:19pm
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Thank you for all your input!!!! icon_biggrin.gif And hsdwidow.. thanks for the uplifting comment!!! icon_wink.gif

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hellie0h Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:35pm
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I use the Gilt Edge Brand, a delicate flour for cakes, cookies, ect. I get it in bulk at a little country Amish ran food store. I imagine all purpose would be fine, or your could make your own. One cup sifted cake flour can be substituted with 3/4 cup (84 grams) sifted bleached all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cornstarch.

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CarolAnn Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:48pm
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I've used the enhanced cake mix recipe here and loved it. BUT if I want just a few extra cups of batter to top off my pans, and by that I mean enough extra to bring the height up some, I will use a Jiffy cake mix. I've used the white many many times and the yellow and choc too. It's the fastest way to extend the batter and tastes very good. I add the ingredients called for for both mixes and it always comes out perfect. Doesn't make a much denser cake either. Another thing I do with the Jiffy's is to add a yellow Jiffy mix to my cornbread mixes for a light cakey type cornbread. Yum!

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dshlent Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:54pm
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Hey, thanks for that idea. I will have to try that!!!

Heather

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moejoe Posted 19 Jan 2007 , 4:55pm
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I think I am going to have to try this. I just made a 12x18 cake and used 3 mixes . I would have loved the extender on it just to make it come up a little higher.

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missy77510 Posted 22 Jan 2007 , 10:35am
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I don't think this is a stupid question cuz I was thinking the exact same thing. Thanks everyone for the info!

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