I am likely moving sometime in the two months (more on that later), so I am try to use up items in my kitchen. Yesterday, I found a box of white cake mix and I figured it was time to put it to use. I would never just make a plain white cake or cupcakes. I like to make cakes from scratch. But cake mix can be used to all sorts of other baked goods, and even though I would much rather make something on my own, sometimes when you are short on time, it is useful to have on hand. So, I googled white cake mix recipes, found this recipe and thought I would give it a try!
I must admit, these do not taste semi-homemade. These bars can totally be passed off as something made from scratch. (Not that I would ever do that!) And they took ten minutes to put together. No mixer, no special ingredients. These are defintitely a good option to have handy if you suddenly find out your child signed you up for a bake sale and you need a baked good quickly. I would definitely make these again.
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and oil. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Set remaining cake mixture aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, chocolate chips and butter. Microwave, uncovered, until chips and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Pour over crust. Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture over top. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.
12 comments:
Great use of cake mix. These look so tasty.
Ah, the ever illusive boxed cake mix ;-) It's good to have around when you need to whip something up super-duper quick. Yours turned out fabulous!
I say you should use mixes if are busy men and women. I see nor reason to feel guilty about it and I reject the notion that entire "homemade" is innately better.
These look amazing! Love the chocolate swirl mixed in. :)
Looks delish!! I love things made from scratch, but why not have something in your back pocket that you can make in a jiff?! LOVE IT!
Sometimes 'kitchen helpers' help out better than we ever thought!! These look fantastic!!
I agree - my first baking experience was out of a cake mix. It still brings back great memories :)
What a great idea! I would much rather make my own as well, but those cake mixes sure are handy to have around sometimes!
These look dreamy...can't wait to give them a try!
I am so making these tomorrow - Yay! They're gorgeous and look easy, thanks for sharing!
Those look wonderful.
I'm all for shortcuts. Sometimes a girl has to do, what a girl has to do!
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