Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix
This Bulk Dry Chocolate Cake Mix is a rich, chocolatey pantry mix made with everyday ingredients and my homemade Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix. Prepare a batch ahead of time and keep it ready for easy homemade cakes, cupcakes, and desserts whenever you need them.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Airtight 64 oz container
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mix: Make the Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix according to its recipe before beginning this cake mix.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- 3.Add the pudding mix: Add 1/2 cup of the prepared Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix to the dry ingredients.
- Whisk thoroughly: Whisk everything together until the cocoa, pudding mix, leavening agents, and salt are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer to your container: Pour the finished dry cake mix into an airtight 64 oz container and seal tightly.
- Label and store: Label the container with the recipe name, date prepared, and the instructions for making the cake. Store in a cool, dry pantry.
- To use the mix: Measure the amount of cake mix called for in the individual cake recipe and combine it with the required wet ingredients. Bake according to the recipe instructions
Notes
Make the pudding mix first: The Bulk Dry Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix is an ingredient in this recipe and must be prepared separately before making the chocolate cake mix.
Use a 64 oz container: This recipe is specifically designed for a 64 oz container.
Do not use a 128 oz / 1-gallon container for this batch: The larger container is significantly bigger than what is needed for this recipe and will leave a large amount of empty space.
Mix thoroughly: Because this is a bulk dry mix, thoroughly combining the ingredients is important to ensure every scoop contains the correct balance of ingredients.
Store properly: Keep the finished mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry away from moisture and heat.
Label your container: Include the name of the mix, date prepared, and the individual cake recipe instructions so it's ready to use later.
For cupcakes. This mix can also be used as a base for cupcakes. Follow the individual recipe's baking instructions and adjust the baking time as needed.
Customize it: Add chocolate chips, mini chocolate candies, sprinkles, or other mix-ins when preparing the cake.
For the best results: Stir or shake the dry mix before measuring it out to help redistribute the ingredients.