How to Make Cake with Jiffy Cake Mix

Jiffy cake mixes are produced and distributed by Chelsea Milling Co. in Chelsea, Michigan. The first Jiffy mix was introduced in 1930, and since then the classic blue boxes have been a staple in most grocery stores throughout the United States. Jiffy cake mixes come in four flavors: devil's food, golden yellow, lemon and white. They are simpler and faster alternatives to baking from scratch and use basic ingredients that are usually found in your pantry.

Things You'll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Box of Jiffy cake mix
• Water
• Egg
• Cake pans (8-inch round pan, 9-inch round pan, or 8-inch square pan)
• Frosting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box.

2. Grease and flour pan.

3. Measure out the amount of water you need. Allow egg to sit out until room temperature for easier mixing. The Jiffy white cake mix calls for one egg white instead of the whole egg.

4. Mix together cake mix, water and egg (or egg white) in a mixing bowl using a whisk or electric mixer. Mix until batter is smooth and ingredients are completely combined, or check box for instructions on length of mixing time.

5. Pour batter into cake pan.

6. Bake as directed on box. Make sure you have the correct baking time for the size of pan you are using.

7. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting. If it is frosted while still warm, it can tear.

Tips & Warnings

• Check if cake is done five minutes before baking completes. The cake is done if it springs back when pressed lightly in the center. Jiffy cake mixes include instructions on how to make cupcakes with the mix.

• High altitudes can affect baking times and how much the cake rises. Check the box for amounts of additional water and flour, and for different baking temperature.

References

• Jiffy Mixes