Go Back
+ servings
feature image of semi homemade cake on plate
Print Recipe
4 from 3 votes

Jazzed Up White Cake

Take your box cake mix to the next level with this easy recipe! This Jazzed Up White Cake uses a few simple cake mix hacks to make it extra moist and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time26 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix tips, hacks for a boxed cake mix, white cake
Servings: 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15,25 ounces) white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon CLEAR vanilla extract  (regular vanilla extract works great, too)
  • 1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of the pan with butter and then lightly flour the pan OR you can use a baking spray that combines the grease and flour.
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, Blend mix, milk, melted butter, egg whites, and vanilla in a large bowl at low speed until moistened for about 30 seconds. Then, beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake according to box directions for your type of baking pan. I tend to check at the lower end of the time indicated as my oven cooks a bit faster than some others I have had. Mine was done in about 26-28 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for 15 minutes before removing. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

See post for MORE tips for other mixes, too.