Recipes for Cake Mix Dry Commercially Packaged Unopened or Opened

Safe ways to use cake mix dry commercially packaged unopened or opened past its expiration date

Cake Mix Bread Pudding

Cake Mix Bread Pudding

A delicious and comforting dessert made with slightly expired cake mix.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup slightly expired cake mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Fold in the raisins.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
  6. Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Cake Mix Cookies

Expired Cake Mix Cookies

A simple and delicious way to use expired cake mix. These cookies are safe to eat as long as the cake mix is unopened and stored properly.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the expired cake mix to the bowl and mix until a dough forms. If desired, stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy the cookies as a delicious treat!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Cake Mix Pancakes

Expired Cake Mix Pancakes

Transform expired cake mix into fluffy and flavorful pancakes. These pancakes are safe to eat as long as the cake mix is unopened and stored properly.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the expired cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  8. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, or whipped cream.
  9. Enjoy the pancakes as a delightful breakfast or brunch!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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