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.
This cake mix recipe is a great one to keep on hand as it is delicious, has a tight crumb, and can be whipped up in no time. The addition of pudding to the recipe as well as sour cream lends a nice texture and makes for a nice, sturdy cake.
This recipe has been popular for years, and I first learned of it on Cake Central. We’ve had great feedback on this cake as well. Enjoy!
Chocolate Durable Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
This moist and delicious Chocolate Durable Cake recipe is a great choice for carving, stacking, and fondant.
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
Instructions
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 contains pudding in the mix, you do not need to add the additional box of pudding. *I often double this recipe.
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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)
Hi Sandrabee, You can use a normal doctored cake recipe because there is no real carving when using a pillow cake pan, just a little trimming here and there. All should go very well for you.
Can I use white cake mix for this recipe?
Hi Jenna- Here’s the one for white/yellow cake, but yes it’s very similar!
https://www.mycakeschool.com/recipes/durable-cake-for-carving/