1 (15.25 oz) white cake mix - I use Pillsbury White Cake Mix
1cup (200g) sugar
1 1/2cups (185 g) all-purpose flour (OR 1 cup of AP flour + 1/2 cup extra cake mix)
1 1/3cup (360 ml) water
1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract (or omit the almond and do 2 tsp. of vanilla)
4 egg whites (for true white) or 3 whole eggs
1cup (8 oz. or 245 g) sour cream
2 Tbsp. (30 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
Mix all dry ingredients by hand using a whisk in a very large mixing bowl. Add the liquid ingredients and beat on low speed for 2-3 minutes, until well combined. Bake at 325° (time depends on the size pans used*). I bake cupcakes for 18 minutes or cakes in 8″ round pan for 35-38 minutes.
Notes
You can use only 1 cup of flour and an extra 3 oz. of cake mix if you like
This recipe doubles beautifully.
Yogurt (plain, Greek or vanilla) can be substituted for the sour cream.
If you buy the boxed egg whites, you’ll need 2/3 cup.