2007-03-25 23:18:21 · 43 answers · asked by davpal1 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Cake in a packet or a box is really some entrepreneurs way of making a quick buck out of lazy or unintelligent people that find making a cake the traditional way is'nt a piece of cake.
making cake the traditional way is also a lot healthier because it wont contain heaps of chemical preservatives, that are included to prevent it from getting spoilt while waiting for the box to get sold.
2007-03-25 23:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time. I started with a very basic recipe and now make carrot cakes and brownies and all sorts from scratch. In fact, for my daughter 13th party last weekend, I made her a chocolate and nut cake with pink strawberry icing in a playboy bunny shape and all from scratch with no templates! I have to say it looked great and tasted amazing.
After baking things from scratch for a while, you realise just how bad those packet and box mixes are. They cost so much more money and you get a lot less cake. And they are normally full or loads of rubbish. At least making a cake from scratch, you know exactly what goes into it and it so much more satisfying to eat. And when people enjoy it you feel amazingly proud of yourself.
2007-03-26 08:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by willowbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the time, I think that it's better to make a cake from scratch rather than using those packet mixes because you know exactly what has gone into it. Also I think it's more satisfying seeing the end product of something you know you have done by yourself
2007-03-26 02:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have! It is pretty easy but the idea of cake mix is too give people more time for other things. Cakes from scratch are easy but take more time than add 3 eggs, oil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
2007-03-26 00:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Hendo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have several times. I have a few recipes for home made cakes that are actually better than the box mixes, but as a rule, home made cakes are very dry (at least compared with mixes). Plus, if you're making it for your kid's Christmas party at school or something, the kids really don't care--all they know is they're getting cupcakes (or cake)!
2007-03-26 05:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've baked an steamed a cake they are much better then a packet when i have done a packet one it never cooked in the middle .
2007-03-25 23:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually never have used a box cake... but in an emergency I have once bought a frozen cake that only needed to be baked. What a disapointment!
2007-03-25 23:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy! Just remember to check the time - fan-forced ovens will need less. When you think it is ready, stick a skewer in it to see if it is ready - if it comes out with sticky stuff on it, it's not ready and will need a little longer. And always flour and butter on the pan or use baking paper or it will get stuck! Good luck!
2007-03-26 00:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rarely use a packet mix - making cakes from scratch is fun, and they taste better!
If you haven't done it before, then just look up a children's cookbook from the library as they have really easy to follow instructions.
Have fun!
Blessings, Gypsy Queen
2007-03-25 23:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy_Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a waste of money buying it in a box!
It is so easy to bake a cake!
2007-03-25 23:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋