One way to save money on groceries and feeding your family is to make homemade baking mixes. Learning how to make homemade chocolate cake mix should be at the top of the list because of CHOCOLATE! 🙂
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In today’s new Homemade Baking Mixes YouTube video I show you how to make homemade chocolate cake mix, homemade muffin mix, homemade “Bisquick” or quick baking mix, and homemade cornbread mix packs. You can make all of these homemade mixes in packs to use for upcoming baking. These frugal baking mix recipes are so quick and easy that you can also prepare them right when you’re baking.
How do you make a chocolate cake mix from scratch?
To make chocolate cake mix from scratch you’ll need flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, instant nonfat dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You can prepare these ingredients using the homemade chocolate cake recipe listed below. Then store your chocolate cake mix from scratch in a ziplock bag or other airtight container. You can make this from scratch recipe several times to have many prepped ahead chocolate cake packs ready to go.
Baking a Homemade Chocolate Cake
When you are ready to bake your homemade chocolate cake just grab one of your premade chocolate cake mix packs. Add in water, vegetable oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract. Then you’ll bake your homemade chocolate cake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Do you have more baking recipes to save me money?
Baking is a great way to save money on groceries. Buying prepackaged bread, rolls, muffins, baking mixes, and sweet treats can get expensive fast. Baking ahead and freezing it in the freezer means it’s ready for you when you need it and you can make it when you have the time. Try my Frugal from Scratch Baking Recipes and Staples Book One for lots of money-saving recipes like Depression Era Chocolate Cake plus three other sweet treats, four delicious versions of bread recipes, plus baking staples like cake mixes, baking mix, baking powder, and more. My Frugal From scratch Baking Book Two expands into ten new recipes. Grab them both in the DOUBLE BUNDLE!! Frugal From Scratch Baking Recipes & Baking Staples to save even more!
Large Family Dessert Recipes
You might also enjoy these additional large family dessert recipes listed here:
- Low Carb Peanut Butter Mousse – a great sugar free dessert option!
- Air Fryer Apple Fries – yum and something different.
- Mini Personalized Fruit Pizzas – these are very fun.
- Peanut Butter Banana Brownies – a great way to use up old bananas!
- Hello!! Cheesecake Dip!!
Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix Recipe
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Enjoy making your own homemade chocolate cake mix packs at home! Never be without chocolate cake again. Save money by making your own frugal homemade baking mixes. Make ahead several packs of homemade chocolate cake mix to have in your pantry.
Ingredients
This recipe make ONE homemade chocolate cake mix pack. Make multiple time until you’ve reached your desired number of homemade chocolate cake mix packs.
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ⅓ cup instant nonfat dry milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
To bake the cake:
1 ¼ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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To prepare the mix, combine the dry ingredients and store in a jar or zip top freezer bag.
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To prepare the cake, combine the water, oil, vanilla, and eggs in a mixer until well blended. Add the cake mix just until evenly mixed.
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Bake the cake in a preheated oven set to 350 degrees. Two round cake pans will require 20 to 25 minutes. Cupcakes will require 15 to 18 minutes.
Keywords: Homemade Chocolate Cake Mix
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