Ingredients
– 1 box yellow cake mix
– 1 cup water
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/3 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
– Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Equipment Needed
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Spatula
– Toothpicks (for testing doneness)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. If you’ve ever gotten a whiff of moist cake batter, you know how intoxicating it is! Mix them on medium speed for about 2 minutes until you have a smooth, luscious batter. I find that scraping down the sides of the bowl helps incorporate everything fully. (See the next page below to continue steps…)