Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix gives you the convenience of a boxed cake mix while allowing you to make your own homemade pantry blend.

• Quick prep—make the dry mix once and have homemade chocolate cake ready whenever you need it.
• Rich chocolate flavor from cocoa and Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix.
• The pudding mix helps create a soft, moist, tender cake.
• Perfect for sheet cakes, layer cakes, or cupcakes.
• Great for keeping in your pantry for birthdays, celebrations, and everyday desserts.
• Budget-friendly and made with easy-to-store dry ingredients.
• This recipe is portioned specifically for a 64 oz container.
• Easy to customize with frosting, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or other favorite toppings.

Flavor & Texture

Rich cocoa flavor gives this cake mix a deep, classic chocolate taste without being overly complicated.

The addition of Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix adds even more chocolate flavor while helping create a soft, moist, tender crumb.

The finished cake is perfect for enjoying on its own or topping with chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or your favorite dessert toppings.

Substitutions

These substitutions are for the Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix only. The Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix is a required component of this recipe and should be prepared according to its own recipe before being added.

Gluten-Free

Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend in place of the all-purpose flour. Choose a blend designed specifically for baking for the closest texture.

Lower-Sugar

A cup-for-cup sugar alternative may be used if desired. Keep in mind that changing the sugar can affect the sweetness, texture, and browning of the finished cake.

Tips & Tricks

• Make the pudding mix first — The Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix is an ingredient in this cake mix, so prepare it before combining the cake mix ingredients.
• Measure carefully — Accurate measurements are especially important when making a bulk dry mix because the entire batch needs to stay properly balanced.
• Whisk thoroughly — Mix the dry ingredients extremely well so the cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt are evenly distributed throughout the container.
• Use the correct container size — This recipe is designed for a 64 oz container. A 128 oz container, or 1-gallon container, is too large for this particular batch.
• Label your container — Include the name of the mix, date prepared, and the baking instructions from the recipe card.
• Store in a cool, dry pantry — Keep the container tightly sealed and away from heat and moisture.
• Mix before using — Give the dry mix a good stir before measuring out a batch to make sure the ingredients remain evenly distributed.
• Customize your cake — Add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other mix-ins when preparing the individual cake batch.

Make Ahead & Freezing

Make the Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix ahead of time and store it in a tightly sealed 64 oz container so it is ready whenever you want to bake.

The dry mix is designed to be a convenient pantry staple, making it easy to prepare homemade chocolate cake without measuring all of the dry ingredients from scratch each time.

Baked chocolate cake can also be frozen. Wrap cooled cake tightly and freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.

Thaw frozen cake at room temperature before serving, or warm individual portions briefly if desired.

How To Store

Dry Cake Mix: Store the prepared Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix in an airtight 64 oz container in a cool, dry pantry.

Important Container Note: This recipe is specifically sized for a 64 oz container. Do not use a 128 oz container or 1-gallon container for this batch unless you are intentionally making a larger quantity of the recipe.

Baked Cake: Store baked cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days.

Refrigerator: Store baked cake in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6–7 days.

Freezer: Freeze wrapped slices or layers for up to 2 months.

Recommended Container: A tightly sealed 64 oz airtight container is the recommended size for storing this complete dry mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prep this in advance?

Yes! That is one of the biggest benefits of making a bulk dry cake mix. Prepare the mix ahead of time, store it in a sealed 64 oz container, and it will be ready whenever you want to bake chocolate cake.

Do I really need the Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix?

Yes. The Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix is an ingredient in this Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix. You will need to make the pudding mix separately before preparing the chocolate cake mix.

What size container should I use?

This recipe is designed specifically for a 64 oz container. A 128 oz container / 1-gallon container is too large for this recipe. If you use the larger container, the mix will not fill it completely.

Can I use this mix for cupcakes?

Yes! This chocolate cake mix can be used to make cupcakes. Follow the individual recipe instructions and adjust the baking time according to the size of your cupcakes.

Can I scale this recipe up?

Yes, the recipe can be scaled up if you want to make a larger quantity. If doubling the recipe, use a container large enough to comfortably hold the increased amount of dry mix rather than trying to fit a doubled batch into the 64 oz container.

Is a gluten-free version possible?

Yes. Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend in place of the all-purpose flour. For the best results, use a gluten-free flour blend intended for cakes and other baked goods.