Making your own brownie and cake mixes is such a smart way to save money and have fresh-baked treats ready whenever the craving hits. Just mix the dry ingredients ahead of time, store them, and add wet ingredients when you’re ready to bake. They’re fresher, cheaper, and taste amazing!
Homemade Brownie Mix
Dry Mix (makes one 9×13 pan):
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
To Bake: - ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions:
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container or jar until ready to use (label with date).
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add oil/butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry mix. Stir until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Homemade Yellow Cake Mix
Dry Mix (makes one 9×13 pan or two 8-inch rounds):
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
To Bake: - ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container or jar until ready to use.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla to the dry mix. Beat until smooth.
- Pour into greased pans and bake 25–35 minutes (depending on pan size) until a toothpick comes out clean.
These homemade mixes are perfect for last-minute desserts, gifts, or busy days when you want something sweet without the hassle. They taste so much better than store-bought!
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