Stretching a cake mix

[Chocolate Moose]

I want to bake low fat for myself but not be a hog and eat the whole cake, so I was thinking of ways to stretch a cake mix into maybe 3 parts, and thereby have more possibilities to add more low-fat ingredients on my own, like Splenda.

We discussed it here but I wanted more information, so I did an online Search and came us with this:

"CAKE MIX EXTENDER

Did you ever notice that a box cake mix doesn't really fill a 9x13" pan? Here is a tip cake decorators use to stretch the cake mix a little; add this extender to any cake mix to make a cake that is higher and lighter than a box mix alone (and it will fill a 9x13" pan or 2 9" pans!)

Use any flavor cake mix, plus all of the ingredients called for on the box.

Then add:
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk or water
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp baking powder

Mix as directed on the box and bake according to directions. You may need to add 5 - 10 min to baking time because of increased volume.

NOTE: For chocolate cakes, you can substitute 1/4 cup cocoa powder for 1/4 cup of the flour."

What do you all think ?

[janabanana]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

Here's a few low-fat cake recipes. A friend found this in her local paper..

One box of Devils Food cake mix-any brand-usually about 18 oz.
One can pure pumpkin puree-15 oz. (Libby's)

Mix together cake mix and pumpkin. Do not add anything else-not water, eggs, oil. Batter is very thick. Put in baking cups or presprayed 12 cup muffin pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins. (Note-I got 24 out of this-and they are good-sized. I filled cups about two thirds full)

Based on 24 muffins: Calories: 90 Fat calories: 15
1 g fiber <2 g fat 10 g sugar 18 g carbs 180 g sodium

They came out so moist I could not believe it! It was in the paper as a low-fat alternative to huge muffins-so I don't have anyone to credit!! But to whomever came up with this- Yeah!!!!


My Weight Watchers group leader gave us a similar recipe, but she suggested using spice cake or carrot cake mix.
She included the pumpkin and said to add 1/4 cup of eggbeaters.
The muffins were yummy. I used a spice cake mix.
They came out as 2 WW points.

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

thank you, never thought of pumpkin......i could use applesce or bananas or even a diet coke with that kind of mix, right ? i think ppl use prune puree too. i just wonder which doesn't affect the taste.

[janabanana]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

I guess you just have to experiment.. I'm all for any desserts that don't contain eggs or oil..Let's me eat guilt free.. I've heard of the applesauce trick too.

[Shan810]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

some great tips there! Thanks

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

I also found ...........

Cake Mix Cake Extender
Use this extender for higher and lighter cakes1 (18.25 ounce) box cake mix (any flavor)
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup waterPrepare cake mix per package directions. Combine remaining ingredients and add to batter. Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake per package directions, adding 15 extra minutes to baking time.

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[nommie]

Re: Stretching a cake mix

WOW!!~! Thanks for all the ideas!