Never buy box cake mix again when you make our Homemade Cake Mix and just add a few wet ingredients to create one of the best cakes you'll ever enjoy!
- 3 ⅓ cups 16 ½ oz/469 g) cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (3 oz/85 g) light brown sugar
- 2 cups (16 floz/480 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (8 floz/240 ml) neutral-flavored oil (like canola)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Make the Dry Mix: In a large bowl, mix together flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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To use immediately, follow directions below, or place into a sealable bag and store for up to 2 months.
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To Make a Cake: Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Butter and line two 9-inch (23 cm) or three 6-inch (15 cm) round cake tins and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla extract.
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Stir the cake mix into the wet ingredients in 3 additions and stop just as soon as you have a smooth batter. Take care not to overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake tins and bake for 35-40 minute or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.