Tag: Duncan Hines
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Angel food cake showdown – Betty Crocker vs Duncan Hines
I have only encountered two box mix options for Angel food cake near me, Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines. In general, angel food cake is a finicky recipe to make so I assume it is an even harder box mix to create and many other companies are steering clear. With that said, we have to Read more
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Testing the new Duncan Hines swiss miss hot cocoa cake mix
The baking season is upon us and on an aisle end display I found some seasonal mixes including this mix from Duncan Hines and Swiss miss claiming to be a hot cocoa cake mix. This sounds like the perfect winter dessert right? Except when you actually stop and think about it, this is just chocolate Read more
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Trying out Duncan Hines’ Mega Cookie chocolate chunk mix
If you’re on the same side of the internet that I am, you know cookie cakes are all the rave right now. I have dabbled it in myself and they aren’t hard to make by any means, you’re basically making a giant cookie and in the case of a cookie cake, adding frosting on top. Read more
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Trying out a Caramel Sheet Cake box mix from Duncan Hines’ Dolly Parton line – a fall exclusive mix
At my local Walmart there is an entire display setup for fall themed box mixes and baking items you may need to get you through the season. While looking through it I found a couple familiar items from last year but a surprising amount of new items. This mix for Caramel Sheet cake from Dolly Read more
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Comparing Pumpkin Spice cookies – Betty Crocker’s soft baked versus Duncan Hines’ Dolly Parton
Fall baking mixes have hit the shelves so I’m getting started on the testing so you’ll know which ones to pick up when the fall vibes hit you. We’re starting out with pumpkin spice cookies from Betty Crocker’s soft baked line and comparing it to Duncan Hines’ Dolly Parton line. These products are very similar. Read more
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Comparing Duncan Hines New Peeps box mixes
Brand new to the market we have a Duncan Hines “peeps” line of box mixes. They just released a cake mix, a frosting, and a cupcake kit. I’m a sucker for peeps, they’re one of my favorite seasonal treats, so I knew I had to pick these mixes up as soon as they hit stores Read more
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Testing out Duncan Hines’ Golden Fudge Easy Cake Kit
My background is primarily in cake making and decorating so I have absolutely dabbled in box mix cakes but it has been awhile, everything I make now is from scratch so box mix cakes are few and far between for me. Being in the cake industry, I know that it’s not cheap to buy or Read more
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Testing Duncan Hines’ chewy fudge brownie mix “thick and fudgy”
After trying out the cheapest mix at Walmart, Betty Crocker’s I was feeling a little disappointed in how thin and uneven those brownies were and wanted something better but still cheap. Duncan Hines’ chewy fudge brownie mix advertises on the box “thick and fudgy” which got me excited. Sounds like they are aware of the Read more
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Comparing Krusteaz to Dolly Parton’s line – Banana Nut Muffin Mixes
The new Dolly Parton line of Duncan Hines caught my eye at the store. When looking into it sounds like Dolly was looking to bring authentic southern desserts to everyone’s table. Her banana nut muffins caught my attention and since I’ve never tried her line I thought it would be good to compare it side Read more
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Testing out Duncan Hines’ S’mores Brownie Kit EPIC
I want to start off by explaining that I believe a good brownie should be left alone. Brownies are perfect and do not need toppings or mix ins (aside from chocolate chips). That is my personal opinion. With these toppings and additives, I did not feel this brownie belonged in the brownie hunt because I Read more