Name: Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
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 lemon extract; 1 (8 ounces) container of sour cream; 2/3 cup water

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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Easy Steps for Making Doctored Cake Mix Pound Cake

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)
Cream the sugar and butter
Add the rest of the ingredients except for the extracts and beat until smooth
Stir in the extracts. Add any mix-ins at this step if using.
Bake: Pour into prepared pans and bake for around 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes clean
Cool: Invert the cake after 10 minutes and cool them completely
Garnish with powdered sugar or see suggestions in our printable recipe card below for serving ideas.

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

Alternate Mix- In's and Baking Pan to Use

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

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American

Yield: 15

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

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

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.
Using a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy around 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the eggs, water, sour cream, flour, and cake mix and beat until smooth and no lumps are left around 3 minutes.
Stir in the extracts.
Bake at 350 degrees for around 55 minutes to 1 hour. Use the toothpick method if it comes out clean it's done.
See under notes for serving suggestions and garnishing ideas.

Notes

Alternate Mix- In's and Baking Pan to Use

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