Cake Mixes - Homemade Vs Store Bought

[TexasRose]

I don't remember the diet coke cake having eggs in it. But I have not actually made it myelf; I've only heard about it.

I know several people who make homemade Bisquick. It actually isn't just flour and baking soda; there is fat in it and a few other things.

[BagCSC]

It just amazes me that there are so many people who use soda in their cooking. Until this forum, I have never heard of such things.

[TexasRose]

Seems like I heard somewhere that Coke is a good marinade for grilled meat, but I can't remember where I heard that. Might be worth a try anyway.

Sorry, OT, this thread was about baking mixes. Carry on.

[DevilsCharm]

I thought Coke was only for drinking, I didn't know it was used it any kind of pastry. I suppose it would add a nice flavor, though.

[mantua]

Ooh. Does anyone want to share their hot cocoa mix with me? I'd greatly appreciate it!

I actually can't remember anytime that I haven't used a box mix. I know I've made a cake from scratch but I can't remember when, so it must've been quite awhile ago. For those of you who make your own from scratch do you ever just mix up the dry ingredients to store for a few weeks or do you tend to just make it when you want to bake it? Being able to do a lot at once and just store it away for easy baking later sounds rather appealing to me.

[Mama Mangia]

mantua -

I've been making my own mixes for years! Label and date the containers and/or what I am storing them in. I enjoy doing it and I am not eating all the preservatives, etc. that you find in store-bought. As far as one-time only mixes that I am going to use within a fews days - I do that to save time for myself. Even though I love being in the kitchen all day - any extra time gives me a chance to make something extra special.

Regarding hot chocolate mix - everyone has their own opinion of how it should taste. Here are a few I use:

Hot Chocolate Mix

16 ounces dry milk powder
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Sift together milk powder, white sugar and cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container.
To prepare, stir approximately 2 heaping teaspoons of mix into 1 cup of hot water.


for variation: add mini marshmallows if you want



Hot Cocoa Mix

2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 cup non-dairy creamer
1 dash of salt

*

Miniature marshmallows or cream, optional
*

Combine all ingredients and store in a in tightly sealed container.
* Makes about 4 cups of hot cocoa mix.

Directions

* Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix to a mug and fill with hot water.
* Stir to blend. Add some marshmallows or cream.


I posted the smaller sized mixes; others call for 8 cups dry milk, etc. and I can't see you wasting all that if you don't like it.


If using a recipe with coffee creamer in it - some prefer the Carnation while others say that WalMart brand is much better. Once again - it's a matter of taste.

[mantua]

Wow, Mama_Mangia! Thanks for all the info RE this!

[Mama Mangia]

You're very welcomed!

[peacherina]

You know what I had never heard of putting soda in it either until I came here. That is very interesting - the soda. That is something that you make your own cake mixes. Wow!

[JKander]

Eggs in diet coke? I think it would say in the ingredients if that were true.