Ok, so I am just starting up with cupcakes and don't know where to start...
is the cupcake mix the same as cake mix? If not, where can I find bulk cupcake mix? If it is the same as cake mix, can someone recommend which brand to use? really confused

it's the same. Don't let anyone tell you different. I saw on the shelf not long ago "cupcake mix" by Pillsbury... WTH?

cake recipes, bunt cake recipes and cupcake recipes are interchangeable. Always have been for me, anyway.

Yeah, don't let the "cupcake" mixes fool you. It's half the product for almost the same price. Just about any cake recipe, and any cake mix, can be used for cupcakes.

DH cake mixes are great. The cupcake mixes you see are nothing but cake mix in a smaller box. Once you start making them and creating them you'll be totally addicted. God Luck!!!

i prefer pillsbury...they are usually the cheapest and for me the best. their butter cake mix is so yummy! i've also had bad tubs of DH frosting before...it was grainy and chalky looking...

Thank you, this helps, now I had seen a post, looking through some of the forums about adding Buttermilk, instead of water and 4 eggs, instead of 3, for the store bought cake mix...
How true is this?

It sure is. I always use 4 eggs, sub buttermilk and also a package of instant pudding in a coordinating flavor. Everyone always talks about how moist they are.

Thanks for the info, I am going to try it, I will let you know how I make out with this...

very nice