Hi Everyone,
My question today is in regards to cake batter. What if you need just one or 1 1/2 more cups of batter but don't want to make up a whole new batch or use another box of mix?

Is there a way to stretch what you have by adding more of some things? If so, what things and how much? I was trying to avoid making up extra cakes or wasting the extra batter that I don't need if I have to make another batch or use another box mix.

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
KimAZ

THere's the "Cake mix extender" I think you can find in recipe section. Never tried it myself, so I don't know how much extra it gives you or how good it is. ANyone else who knows?

The cake mix extender is perfect for those pans that need more than 1 box of mix but not quite 2....I use it quite a bit!!!

Here is the cake mix extender recipe that I have used. I have used it twice this week and it worked fine.
Mix up your cake mix according to directions and then add:
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup oil
2/3 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
Mix until well blended and bake about 10-15 minutes longer.

You can add an extra egg and one small box of instant pudding to each box of cake mix...that should give you just about enough.

One of the cakes I made I also used the pudding and extra egg and then added the recipe extender...it worked great.

so, if you do the extender AND the extra egg and pudding all together..then how much do you end up with? Still less than a doubled reicpe?

I think it would be less than if you mixed up two cake mixes...but it will give you some extra batter. If you are in doubt...I would go ahead and mix up the two mixes and use any left over batter for some cupcakes. Nothing is worse when you mix everything up and do not have enough batter!

For things like the 3D bear I like to mix a box of yellow cake and a box of pound cake...the pound cake only makes a loaf size so the two together are perfect for the bear mold.

I've used the cake mix extender a couple of times and each time was able to fill two 8 in. pans and two 6 in. pans. Hope this helps.
Emi

This is the cake extender I've used:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup water

It makes a box mix into a 1.5 mixes.

Emi

I've considered trying a cake mix extender, but I'm afraid of what it might do to the flavor of the cake. Those of you who have used it--have you noticed if it changes the cake flavor or makes the flavor less intense? Especially if you're basically just adding flour, sugar, and water--what does that do to a chocolate cake? It seems like it would take away a little of the chocolate flavor. Also, does it seem to dry the cake out? I know, I know...I should just try it for myself, but I'm chicken!

KimAZ , this is the one I have used with great results. and it taste really good
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

I use a Jiffy cake mix. They are basically just 1/2 of a regular box of cake mix... a 1-layer cake, it says on the box. Works great for me and comes in different flavors so you don't have to worry about the taste being sacrificed.

I use the cake mix extender for all my cakes...it's great to extend and the cake can also pass for "from scratch"...it's great!

When I have used the extender recipe...I like to add vanilla and almond flavoring. I have never noticed it being dry and it does give the cake a "homemade" taste.

I like the Jiffy idea...I know what I will be picking up the next time I go to the grocery store.

Thanks for the info everybody; I guess I'll have to give the extender a try too. I like the Jiffy mix idea also! I never thought of that.

I use the cake mix extender that irisinbloom posted. It is excellent- more batter and great taste!