Does cake mix and soda work?

Why does this hack work? According to Good Housekeeping, because the ingredients that make the cake rise are actually in the boxed mix, you are only adding the wet ingredients that make your cake moist. And your can of soda pop is perfect for turning the mix into a yummy batter that is ready to bake.

What happens when you add soda to cake mix?

Call it a hack, a shortcut, or a super simple “recipe,” but combining a 12-ounce can of soda and a standard box of cake mix is like a magic trick. The end result is an extra moist and soft cake, with more flavor than usual thanks to your soda of choice. And yes, it’s every bit as bouncy and fluffy as any other cake.

What can I do with a box of cake mix?

19 Random and Delightful Things You Can Make with Boxed Cake Mix

  1. Birthday Cake Shots. Steven Baboun.
  2. Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls.
  3. Birthday Cake-Flavored Soft Pretzels.
  4. Cake Batter Fudge.
  5. 3-ingredient Cake Mix Cookies.
  6. Birthday Cake-Mix Bread.
  7. Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle.
  8. Cake Mix Gooey Butter Lemon Cookies.

What can I use to replace eggs in a box cake mix?

Fortunately, there are plenty of egg alternatives.

  1. Applesauce. Applesauce is a purée made from cooked apples.
  2. Mashed Banana. Mashed banana is another popular replacement for eggs.
  3. Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds.
  4. Commercial Egg Replacer.
  5. Silken Tofu.
  6. Vinegar and Baking Soda.
  7. Yogurt or Buttermilk.
  8. Arrowroot Powder.

What does adding sour cream to cake mix do?

Sour cream is one of the fattiest dairy products; the extra fat content (for example, adding sour cream to a cake instead of milk) will make the cake moister and richer, says Wilk. “Fat, in any form (butter, lard, cream, etc.) shortens gluten strands, which essentially leads to the most tender baked goods,” she adds.


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