I found this recipe on CakeCentral.com— I really like it for carving cakes….especially cakes that are tapered at the bottom (Topsy turvy cakes, Pillow Cake, etc.).
* If you are using Betty Crocker or Pillsbury brand cake mix that contain pudding in the mix DO NOT add the additional box of pudding.
*I often double this recipe.
Chocolate Durable Cake {Doctored Cake Mix Recipe}
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate or Devil's Food cake mix ( I like to use Duncan Hines)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small pkg (3.9oz.)(110g.) of instant chocolate pudding mix (just add the powder, do not make pudding)
- 1 cup sour cream
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Incorporate all ingredients together one by one on low speed.
- Make sure to mix thoroughly between each ingredient.
- Once all ingredients are mixed turn mixer to medium and mix for approximately 2 minutes.
- Bake at 350 for 30 – 35 minutes
Notes:
- I found this recipe on CakeCentral.com--- I really like it for carving cakes....especially cakes that are tapered at the bottom (Topsy turvy cakes, Pillow Cake, etc.). * If you are using Betty Crocker or Pillsbury brand cake mix that contain pudding in the mix DO NOT add the additional box of pudding. *I often double this recipe.
Is it possible to use whole eggs in place of the 4 egg whites?
Hi Sharon, I have not tried the recipe using whole eggs. It would give you a different texture using whole eggs. Two egg whites equals 1 whole egg, but I think for this recipe if I were going to try that I would use 3 eggs. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try.
I made this cake and it fell in the middle. Where did i go wrong? Thanks!
I forgot to add the oil to this, do I need to bake a new cake?
Hi Karen, I am not sure but since your have it made, I would bake it. If you bake 1 standard size cupcake at the same time you are baking the cake you can “taste test” (cupcake bakes for 18 to 20 min)