Missing one of those back-of-the-box ingredients?
What to Substitute for Oil in Cake Mix (And Other Treats)
No oil?
“Melted butter makes for a more flavorful dessert.
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Baking mixes typically call for oil to keep the goods moist and tender.
Or if your mix calls for butter and you don’t have it, just replace it with oil.
How to Substitute Milk for Water in Cake Mix
Don’t have the right liquid?
Try Adding Coffee to Boxed Baking Mix
Or try a more flavorful liquid than water.
For chocolate treats, coffee or espresso is the best addition.
It gives the chocolate an extra depth of flavor, making it a mocha chocolate cake.
For boxed brownies, Kate Wood also recommends replacing the water with coffee.
“Even just adding in a teaspoon or two of espresso power [makes a difference].
The coffee brings out the flavor of the cocoa!”
