They don’t call her the doctor for nothing.
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My copy ofThe Cake Mix Doctoris a hand-me-down from my grandmother.
Its likely the first cookbook I cooked out of, somewhere around age five.
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Byrn, a Georgia native, has had a long and wide-ranging career in food writing.
It also contributes to a more moist crumb.
Go Bold or Boozy
Cake mixes have a distinct taste.
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It might be nostalgic for some, but for others its a deal breaker and comes off too artificial.
Byrn attributes this flavor to the vanillin used in most commercial mixes forvanillaflavor.
A splash of black coffee can do the trick in chocolate cake.
If you are going to use butter, go with salted.
Even if you arent using butter in the mix, opt for salted butter in the frosting.
Its an easy addition that makes a huge difference.
