How to Make a Spice Cake Mix from a Yellow Cake Mix
How to Make a Spice Cake Mix from a Yellow Cake Mix: Perfectly spicy and a great alternative to a spice cake mix. Short on time or can’t find a spice cake mix? Don’t worry, now you can transform a yellow cake mix into your beloved spice cake mix. With just the right amount of spice, your kitchen will be smelling like Fall in no time. Do you love the warm, comforting aroma of spice cake but dread the hassle of making it from scratch? Look no further – With our step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to impress your friends and family with a homemade spice cake that they won’t believe came from a boxed mix. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings – let’s dive into how to make a spice cake from a yellow cake mix.
How to Make a Spice Cake from a Yellow Cake Mix
- ~SCROLL DOWN FOR THE PRINTABLE FULL RECIPE~
- To get that amazing spice flavor that you love from spice cake I started with a spice mix. The mix is made with all the main spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves). Click here for the recipe→THE ULTIMATE BAKING SPICE MIX. Look below for an alternative spice blend.
- 2 Tablespoons of the spice mix was added, but because yellow cake has such a strong flavor I added more spices. You can either add more of the spice mix or the extra added spices (scroll down to see the spices)
- THAT’S IT! ALL YOU NEED ARE SOME SPICES AND YOU’RE SET! THE KEY IS HOW MUCH SPICE TO ADD.
HOW TO MAKE A SPICE CAKE FROM A YELLOW CAKE MIX- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS
1 (15.25 ounce) yellow boxed cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons baking spice (link below in the notes section) OR pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
In a large mixing large bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Using an electric mixer, on medium speed, beat until smooth. Pour cake batter into prepared pans (9 x 13 -inch baking dish, 2 – 9 inch round pans, 2 – 8 inch round pans, bundt pan, or 24 lined cupcake pans). Bake according to the box instructions. This recipe works for many pan sizes. So you can make a bundt cake, layered cake, cupcakes, and sheet cake.
Can I Use an Alternative Spice Blend?
WHAT CAKES CAN BE MADE WITH A SPICE CAKE?
- START with a spice cake recipe (ingredients below in the printable recipe card) as the base and turn your cake into something delicious with extra ingredients!
- APPLE SPICE DUMP CAKE-add apple pie filling, melted butter and chopped nuts
- PUMPKIN SPICE BUNDT CAKE– add pumpkin, oil, vanilla pudding, eggs, cinnamon, water and nuts
- PILGRIM PUMPKIN CAKE– add pumpkin, baking soda, eggs, water and nuts
- APPLE CIDER MAPLE SPICE CUPCAKES– add eggs and apple cider
- UPSIDE DOWN APPLE SPICE CAKE– add butter, light brown sugar, nuts and peeled apples
How to Make Single Serving Spice Cake Mix from a Yellow Cake Mix
Not only does this idea help with portion control but it also allows all the single people to enjoy a piece of cake anytime without waste. The idea is simple and works very well. Once the cake is cool enough to cut, divide the cake into the preferred serving size. Wrap each piece with plastic wrap, place in a freezer safe zip top bag, label and freeze. The cake will stay fresh up to 3 months. Place slice on the kitchen counter to defrost.
TIP: IF TIME WON’T ALLOW YOUR CAKE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE HAVING TO COVER IT….LAY PAPER TOWELS ON TOP OF THE CAKE TO ACT AS A PROTECTIVE SHIELD BETWEEN THE CAKE AND THE MOISTURE THAT WILL COLLECT ON THE FOIL, PLASTIC WRAP OR CONTAINER LID.
How to Store Freshly Baked Cake
If you have a 9×13 inch baking dish with a lid then that’s perfect. The goal is to preserve freshness, store the spice cake in an airtight container. On the counter up to 3 days (depending on the weather, hot humid days, refrigerate after one day).
FOR THE FREEZER: Wrap dish with plastic wrap and the foil. Will stay fresh up to 3 months. Defrost on counter.
The Perfect Topping for the Perfect Cake
Spice Cake Topping
This easy cake recipe is so delicious you really don’t need to add a frosting. Below are a few of my favorite ways to dress up a spice cake.
- CARAMEL SAUCE: Poke holes on the top of the cake fresh out of the oven. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top of the spice cake while it’s still warm. The warm cake will absorb the caramel and be so yummy!
- THREE STREUSEL TOPPINGS: Transform a cake into a coffee cake with the addition of streusel! Below are three of my favorite streusel recipes.
- STREUSEL TOPPING: One of my favorite ways to jazz up muffins whether they’re made from scratch or a mix. Streusel adds a buttery sweetness.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Mix it up to a crumby consistency (You can use your fingers for this) and sprinkle over the top of your muffins.
- CINNAMON SUGAR STREUSEL TOPPING: In a small bowl mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir to combine. Brush melted butter on the tops of the muffins and dip in sugar mixture. An easy way to add a nice buttery crunchy top.
- COOKIE STREUSEL TOPPING: Any flavor of cookie will work.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cookie crumbs (fine like flour)
- ½ cup cookie pieces
- Add cookies to a blender or food processor and blend until the cookies reach a flour like texture. Mix together with the butter and cookie pieces. Sprinkle 1 heaping tablespoon over the top of your muffins.
- POWDERED SUGAR DRIZZLE: Complete the streusel topping with a drizzle of easy to make icing. Whisk together the sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until all lumps are gone and has a creamy texture.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
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How to Make a Spice Cake from a Yellow Cake Mix
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) yellow cake mix (I used Pillsbury)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons baking spice (link below in the notes section) OR pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
- Beat until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pans
- Bake according to the box instructions.
Notes
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE
THE ULTIMATE BAKING SPICE MIX
NOTE: YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE FOR THE BAKING SPICE MIX.
HOW TO MAKE A SPICE CAKE FROM A YELLOW CAKE MIX
Yes, Pumpkin is a great alternative to adding oil and eggs and will make a delicious pumpkin spice cake! Add one yellow cake box mix, 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin puree, and 1 cup of water.
Yes, a white cake mix will also work for making a spice cake mix.
Yes, Adding sour cream to a cake recipe will create a tender, moist cake while adding a little flavor. Reduce the oil in this recipe to 2 tablespoons and add 1 cup of full fat sour cream.
From Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, to Pillsbury, any yellow cake mix will work.
Yes, this recipe makes about 24 cupcakes and would look fantastic on a cake stand.
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For the spices, is it 2 tablespoons of the spice mix in addition to the other spices listed? Or instead of?
Hi Saadyah, In addition.
So would 1 and 1/2 tbs be just as good?
Hi Tammy what are you referring to?
I subbed out Chinese 5-spice powder for half of the total spices. Had a lot of it and wanted some way to use it up. Worked great!
Thanks Shaunn, Hopefully this will help someone else.
I used your cake spice combination in another recipe- Easy Pumpkin Muffins (yellow cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup water, 1 can of pumpkin – PLUS your spice measurements) my husband RAVED over them! Your spice mixture took these muffins over the top! Thank you! A keeper for life.
That’s awesome Marsha!
I just made this, I used a zero sugar yellow cake mix, I added two diced apples to the batter and baked it in a Bundt pan for 39 minutes. We can’t wait to try it! Thank you.
Sounds great Kris!♥
I made this spice cake tonight & am so glad I did!! I don’t think I’ll ever buy a spice cake mix again. The spices are bold & delicious in this cake!
Hi Carrie, I’m so glad you liked the recipe! 🎄