Yellow Cake Mix

me March 24, 2006 Adventures in the Kitchen, Desserts

From Whole Foods.
Natural Yellow Cake Mix

Thanks to our reader for this great idea. She wrote, “I would love an alternative to using boxed cake mixes in desserts. I often see recipes that call for a box of yellow cake mix as an ingredient. I really don’t like using cake mixes because they often contain chemicals, preservatives, probably trans fat, and other stuff I don’t want to consume.” While we do sell prepackaged all-natural cake mixes, we thought the idea of a homemade version sounded fun. As a special bonus, we used this cake mix to make Cream Cheese Cookies sent in by another reader.
Replaces 1 box (16 to 18-ounces) yellow cake mix

* 1 cup unbleached organic white flour
* 1 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour
* 11/2 cups organic evaporated cane juice
* 4 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp sea salt
* 1/2 cup plus 2 TB softened organic salted butter

Ingredient Options: For a vegan version, replace the butter with natural palm oil shortening. Use all whole wheat or all white flour, if desired.

Place white and pastry flour in the bowl of a food processor. Add the sugar, baking powder and salt. Process until blended. Cut the butter into 4 or 5 chunks and add to the flour mixture. Pulse and process until the butter is completely incorporated. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Use within one month.
Nutrition Info

Per Serving (66g-wt.): 180 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 2g protein, 20g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 25mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium

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Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream Cheese Cookies

Vegetarian

Soft and chewy, these deliciously moist cream cheese gems are made with our Natural Yellow Cake Mix Replacement. Feel free to substitute a prepackaged all natural yellow cake mix instead. Not too sweet, these cookies brown nicely and make a wonderful addition to any baker’s repertoire.
Makes 5 dozen

* 1/4 cup organic butter, softened
* 8 oz reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
* 1 organic egg yolk
* 1/4 tsp vanilla
* 1 recipe homemade yellow cake mix

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the cream cheese. Blend in the egg yolk and vanilla. Add the cake mix 1/3 at a time, mixing well after each addition. If using a mixer, add the last third of cake mix by hand.

Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350Â°F.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an un-greased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks to continue cooling.
Nutrition Info

Per Serving (52g-wt.): 150 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 3g protein, 11g total carbohydrate (less than 1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 40mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium