Doctored Yellow Cake Mix Recipe
The Doctored Yellow Cake Mix Recipe transforms a basic boxed mix into a rich, moist, bakery style cake. Adding ingredients like buttermilk, sour cream, and butter creates a tender crumb, while optional mix ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles enhance flavor. It adapts easily to cupcakes, layer cakes, or creative desserts.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula (for frosting)
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz ½ cup vegetable oil
- Optional add ins: ½ cup mini chocolate chips chopped nuts, or sprinkles
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup softened butter salted or unsalted
- 3 –4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 –4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sifted cocoa powder
- 5 cups sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
Heat The Oven And Prep The Pans
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour your cake pans, or line them with parchment to keep the cake from sticking.
Mix The Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, oil, sour cream, vanilla, and buttermilk until everything is smooth and blended.
Add The Cake Mix
- Pour in the yellow cake mix and beat on medium speed for about two minutes, until the batter becomes thick and creamy. If you’re using any add ins, gently fold them in.
Bake The Cake
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare The Frosting
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter until it’s nice and fluffy. Mix in the cocoa powder, then gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream and milk, until the frosting is smooth and easy to spread. Stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt, then whip for another couple of minutes until light and airy.
Frost And Enjoy
- Once the cake has cooled all the way through, spread the chocolate buttercream over the top or between layers if you made more than one. Slice and serve!