Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

Thursday, November 2, 2023
If you're a pound cake lover, this will be the easiest foolproof recipe you'll ever make and takes virtually half the time to mix!

The best part about doctored cake mix recipes is not only the ease but they are foolproof.

This pound cake is super moist and delicious every time and we have tried just about every flavor that that has been created and anisette and lemon extracts are the family favorites.

We also have a listing of mix-ins to make this delicious plain poundcake into a gourmet dessert differently every time you're in the mood to bake a new creation.

Check out our easy steps, suggestions, and many ideas to make the best pound cake using a doctored cake mix ever!

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pound cake made with a cake mix





pound cake with powdered sugar on top


Easy Steps for Making Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare and  grease pans ( 2- 9 inches, bundt pan, 2 cupcake tins, or a 13 x 9-inch pan)
  2. Cream the sugar and butter
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the extracts and beat until smooth
  4. Stir in the extracts. Add any mix-ins at this step if using.
  5. Bake: Pour into prepared pans and bake for around 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes clean
  6. Cool: Invert the cake after 10 minutes and cool them completely
  7. Garnish with powdered sugar or see suggestions in our printable recipe card below for serving ideas.


floured and greased pan


Shopping List to Make Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

  • yellow cake mix
  • granulated sugar
  • all-purpose flour
  • lemon, anisette or pure vanilla extract or another you prefer
  • butter
  • sour cream
  • eggs
  • water
  • garnish: powdered sugar
  • serving suggestions see the recipe card at the bottom for measurements and suggestions


doctored cake mix pound cake batter


Alternate Mix- In's and Baking Pan to Use

  1. chopped toasted pistachios
  2. chopped macadamia nuts
  3. toasted almonds
  4. add some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the yellow batter
  5. for allergies use sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  6. fold in mini chocolate chips with toasted pecans
  7. drizzle the cake with melted caramel ice cream topping
  8. add some maraschino cherries to the batter
  9. mix in some coconut
  10. serve with a dusting of powdered sugar
  11. serve with freshly sliced fruits and whipped cream
  12. add a scoop of your favorite ice cream on a slice with caramel or fudge syrup
  13. add another flavoring you prefer to match the mix-ins
  14. chopped dried fruits
  15. 2- 8inch pans bake for 20 minutes
  16. 1 bundt pan- or tube pan bake for 55 minutes
  17. 1 13 x 9 pan bake for 30 minutes
  18. 2 9-inch pans bake for 20 minutes
  19. 2-cupcake tins
  20. always use the toothpick method


pans to use to baking a pound cake


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American
Yield: 15
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

This is a no-fail easy pound is made with a doctored yellow cake mix and perfect every time!
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 55 MinTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package of any brand of yellow cake mix (you can also try, chocolate, spice, lemon, and any flavor mix you prefer)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon  anisette extract or add lemon instead for a lemon cake
  • 1 (8 ounces) container of sour cream
  • 2/3 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and choose a pan you prefer. Bundt pan, tube pan, 2- loaf pans 2- cupcake tins, etc., and then grease and flour them then set aside.
  2. Using a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy around 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, water, sour cream, flour, and cake mix and beat until smooth and no lumps are left around 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the extracts.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for around 55 minutes to 1 hour. Use the toothpick method if it comes out clean it's done.
  6. See under notes for serving suggestions and garnishing ideas.

Notes

Alternate Mix- In's and Baking Pan to Use

  1. chopped toasted pistachios
  2. chopped macadamia nuts
  3. toasted almonds
  4. for allergies use sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  5. add some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the yellow batter
  6. fold in mini chocolate chips with toasted pecans
  7. drizzle the cake with melted caramel ice cream topping
  8. add some maraschino cherries to the batter
  9. mix in some coconut
  10. serve with a dusting of powdered sugar
  11. serve with freshly sliced fruits and whipped cream
  12. add a scoop of your favorite ice cream on a slice with caramel or fudge syrup
  13. add another extract flavoring you prefer to match the mix-ins IE lemon. anisette, maple, orange, etc.
  14. chopped dried fruits
  15. 2- 8inch pans bake for 20 minutes
  16. 1 bundt pan- or tube pan bake for 55 minutes
  17. 1 13 x 9 pan bake for 30 minutes
  18. 2 9-inch pans bake for 20 minutes
  19. 2-cupcake tins
  20. always use the toothpick method


Nutrition Facts

Calories

307.65

Fat (grams)

11.09 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.29 g

Carbs (grams)

48.84 g

Fiber (grams)

0.64 g

Net carbs

48.2 g

Sugar (grams)

28.83 g

Protein (grams)

3.83 g

Sodium (milligrams)

319.29 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

62.36 mg

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