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Originally Posted by labmom
i have had problems with duncan hines mixes for a while so I switched to betty crocker. I found bugs small spiders with webs in the plastic bag with the mix.. it was in several mixes of duncan hines orange and lemon and when I contacted the company with all the number and where I purchased them and they didn't do anything. I never got coupons or replacement or an Im sorry. I also noticed that the duncan hines cake mixes have less batter than betty crocker.
The last pilsbury I used was the devils food and I had to rebake it with another mix because it tasted burned but it wasn't. just had an off taste.
I have had to sift betty crockers white cake mixes. It comes out like bisquick with a bland taste, and have had problems with cracks and not baking right. Had my oven checked and called the company to see if they changed anything they said no.. but something had to have changed. They talked to me on the phone like a 5 yr old who had never baked a cake before. They did send me coupons for the messed up mixes and then paperwork on how to bake a cake! boy that did not set well me with! I have been baking the same way with the same mixes for over 32 yrs now.
we have an off brand here not sure who makes it and it has been better tasting and more reliable than some of the name brands. just not available all the time so I guess people really like it better as it sells out quickly.
i have had problems with duncan hines mixes for a while so I switched to betty crocker. I found bugs small spiders with webs in the plastic bag with the mix.. it was in several mixes of duncan hines orange and lemon and when I contacted the company with all the number and where I purchased them and they didn't do anything. I never got coupons or replacement or an Im sorry. I also noticed that the duncan hines cake mixes have less batter than betty crocker.
The last pilsbury I used was the devils food and I had to rebake it with another mix because it tasted burned but it wasn't. just had an off taste.
I have had to sift betty crockers white cake mixes. It comes out like bisquick with a bland taste, and have had problems with cracks and not baking right. Had my oven checked and called the company to see if they changed anything they said no.. but something had to have changed. They talked to me on the phone like a 5 yr old who had never baked a cake before. They did send me coupons for the messed up mixes and then paperwork on how to bake a cake! boy that did not set well me with! I have been baking the same way with the same mixes for over 32 yrs now.
we have an off brand here not sure who makes it and it has been better tasting and more reliable than some of the name brands. just not available all the time so I guess people really like it better as it sells out quickly.
Wow! I'm happy to say that I've never encountered any critters in my mixes- although they may not have been visible- ewww.
I do put flour, dry pasta, and mixes in the freezer for 24 hours to kill any potential stowaways. I sift everything for better texture and to be sure that I catch what might be a problem. I don't know anything about mass production, but there is a chance of finding "extras" in our food. Government agencies have regulations of how much is acceptable- not that it makes me feel any better about it.
I use Pillsbury dark chocolate cake mix exclusively. I don't like the german or devil's food chocolate cake mixes- not fudgy enough. I substitute strong coffee that has been cooled for the water, and I add vanilla and/or other emulsions/extracts to the batter. I've had great success with these changes- everyone loves my chocolate cake. I used to make a scratch chocolate cake but everyone like this doctored mix better. I like the consistency that I get with box cakes because I don't bake enough to get the scratch recipes perfected.
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
