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.
Take your box cake mix to the next level with this easy recipe! A few simple additions make it extra moist and delicious.
Alright, *almost* scratch cake is a bit of a stretch. It’s mostly a box cake with stuff added in to make it even better.
Some bakers scoff at box mixes, think it’s sacrilege and only bake from scratch. I’m a whatever-works-for-you kinda baker and sometimes it’s just easier to whip out a box.
How to Make Box Cake Better
Adding a few simple ingredients makes a world of difference. Trust me you will never go back to a plain old box cake mix ever again!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- box cake mix
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- salt
- large eggs
- water (or milk)
- vegetable oil
- vanilla
- sour cream
The sour cream is the secret ingredient I think that makes this doctored box mix extra moist and flavourful.
I recommend using full-fat sour cream because really, we’re not about saving calories at this point, right?
Adding Sour Cream To Cake Mix
FAQ
What happens when you add sour cream to a box cake mix?
What does sour cream do in a cake?
Can I use sour cream instead of oil in cake mix?
What does adding cream to cake mix do?
What happens if you add sour cream to cake mix?
Adding just the right amount of sour cream to cake mix will yield a cake that is richer, more flavorful, and slightly but pleasantly dense. If you add too little you’ll hardly notice a difference and if you add too much the cake will be too dense and heavy. What happens when you add Pudding to Cake Mix?
How to make sour cream from sweet cream?
You will need the following ingredients: 1 can of whey-free cream, 2 squeezed lemons, 1 spoon of salt and pepper to taste. Then you will follow the following method of preparation: squeeze the lemon and remove the seeds, mix all the ingredients in a bowl, take it to the fridge for 10 minutes and it is ready.
Can sour cream be used in cakes?
Cakes with fat are less delicate but are richer and creamier (e.g. pound cake). To summarize, sour cream can be used in cakes to: add moisture without thinning the cake batter, adding fat for creaminess, controlling browning and to activate baking soda. The sour cream does all of this thanks to its high fat content & acidity.
How do you add sour cream to a cake mix?
To incorporate sour cream into your cake mix, you need to adjust the recipe slightly. Start by selecting a cake mix that pairs well with sour cream, such as chocolate or yellow cake mix. Then, chose a full-fat sour cream to add to your cake mix. To begin, mix together the box cake mix, according to the instructions, in a large mixing bowl.