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Various chocolate cake mix recipes including cookies, cupcakes, and cake slices made from boxed mix

Complete Guide to Chocolate Cake Mix Recipes

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: Varies by recipe
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Transform simple boxed mixes into impressive desserts with these easy chocolate cake mix recipes perfect for busy families.


Ingredients

Chocolate cake mix boxes (15.25 oz each)

Eggs

Vegetable oil

Butter

Milk

Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Vanilla extract

Instant pudding mix

Various mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)


Instructions

Choose the type of chocolate cake mix that best suits your desired recipe (Devil’s Food, German Chocolate, etc.)

For most recipes, replace water with milk for added richness

Consider adding an extra egg beyond package directions for a more tender texture

For additional moisture, add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter

Mix in 1 small package of instant pudding mix for incredible texture

Follow specific recipes for cookies, cakes, or other variations

Bake according to the specific recipe instructions


Notes

Store-brand mixes often work just as well as name brands

Don’t overmix – stop when ingredients are just combined

Room temperature eggs incorporate more evenly

Consider reducing oven temperature by 25°F from box directions and baking slightly longer for more even results

Position rack in center of oven and fully preheat before baking

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (varies by recipe)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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