Description
A convenient and customizable homemade yellow cake mix that delivers rich, buttery flavor with a soft crumb—perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
- Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or a food processor to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or zip-top bag.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- When ready to use, bring to room temperature and combine with eggs, milk, and vanilla extract as per your cake recipe instructions.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
- Add powdered vanilla or dried lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Substitute half the butter with shortening for a lighter texture.
- Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of prepared cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg