You can substitute juice or milk instead of water in cakes. However, follow these precautionary measures: For juice, you may only use fresh. Canned juices contain methyl silicone that can prevent cakes from rising to their full potential. Fresh juice should be used in ratio with water to avoid a dry, coarse texture. For milk, use the exact amount specified by the recipe.
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dannymiles (1 discussion) on Feb 13, 2013 at 12:04 PM
How can I make cookies using the DH Lemon Supreme cake mix?
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1dbennet (1 discussion) on Apr 25, 2012 at 09:59 AM
I love the new Carrot Cake Box Mix. Do you think I can use milk to reconstitue the carrots and raisins instead of water??
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contraryme (1 discussion) on Oct 28, 2011 at 09:14 PM
I am new to DH and would like suggestions on how to make he Orange Supreme cake mix taste like you are eating an orange. Can I substitute orange juice for the water? Anyone out there than can assist me?
Comment by: sherri37 (no discussions) on Nov 21, 2011 at 03:05 PM
i used orange juice instead of water. tasted like a dreamcycle
Comment by: wiltammi (1 discussion) on Dec 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I suggest using the zest from one large orandw along with the orange juice...it turns out tasting like fresh oranges. You could also add a can of drained mandarin oranges to this if you would like to incorporate actual fruit...it turns out delicious! :D
Comment by: jenks4fun (1 discussion) on May 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM
I used OJ and mandarin oranges i chopped them fine in i used the orage soak cake recipe but i wanted it to look pretty so aftr teh soak was on i whipped up a tub of coolwhip with i box of instant vanilla pudding and frosted the cake then arranged mandarin oranges acroos the top to decorate and it was a big hit!!
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grandmasonny (1 discussion) on Mar 4, 2011 at 07:52 PM
I would like to add canned pineappe to my pineapple supreme cake mix but not sure what exchanges to make.......HELP TY
Comment by: Muffin Baker (10 discussions) on Aug 20, 2011 at 02:05 PM
I use Dole Sliced pineapple with HEAVY SYRUP in place of the water that the DH box calls for. I use ONLY the juice that is in the can. I do not add anymore water to it, as this would dilute the flavor. This comes out well, in my 10" caste iron skillet. I overlay the 9 slices all around my perimeter of the pan, and the tenth slice goes into the center. I buy a bag of small chopped pecans and put this in the batter. I like to make this traditional,
southern style, and I follow the recipe with DH's Pineapple surpreme cake mix and would never use another brand or a scratch recipe. I find that this is better.
southern style, and I follow the recipe with DH's Pineapple surpreme cake mix and would never use another brand or a scratch recipe. I find that this is better.
Comment by: wiltammi (1 discussion) on Dec 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM
If you were thinking of adding pineapple to the batter, just drain a can of crushed pineapple and add to your cake batter...I've done this many times with great success! :D
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cookielady53 (1 discussion) on Feb 28, 2011 at 08:40 PM
I have use organic strawberry-lemonade in place of water. I made a strawberry lemonade cake w/ lemon frosting for a baby shower...it received great reviews!
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kimnodi (1 discussion) on Jan 19, 2011 at 08:05 PM
How will using milk change the taste? Will it be more moist?
Comment by: patcrigler@windstrea (1 discussion) on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I would think it would be a richer taste because of the fat content. Would also add protein. That is good.
Comment by: realtorlinda (no discussions) on Feb 11, 2011 at 05:36 PM
My Sister taught me to use milk vs. water years ago. It definitely makes the cake moister. Today I acually didn't have milk - I used heavy cream with a little water. Yummy!!!
