Mills Vanilla Cake Mix Recipe
Mills Vanilla Cake Mix Recipe combines simple ingredients for a delicious cake. Just mix the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water, then bake as directed. For a moist, flavorful cake, add vanilla extract if desired. Perfect for quick baking, it delivers a light, fluffy vanilla cake ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round cake pans or a 12-cup muffin tin
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1/2 box Simple Mills Vanilla Cake Mix which is about 1 cup of the mix
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 eggs or use 1 large egg and 1 egg white for a closer approximation
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons water
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 tub Simple Mills Vanilla Frosting
- 1/2 tablespoon water + 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Natural blue food coloring Color Garden brand or other
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 5 cupcake liners.
Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Simple Mills Vanilla Cake Mix, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 eggs, 3 tablespoons oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix until well combined.
Fill the Liners:
- Divide the batter evenly among the 5 cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 tub of Simple Mills Vanilla Frosting with 1/2 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon additional water. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder until well blended.
- Add a few drops of natural blue food coloring until you achieve the desired color.
Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared blue frosting.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Your Simple Mills Vanilla Cake Mix Cupcakes are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the wet ingredients. You can also experiment with different frostings or toppings, such as fresh berries, chocolate ganache, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.