"Time to let you in on a little secret: I'm a huge fan of Bob's Red Mill. In addition to being employee-owned, the company has cut its food waste by 70%, and I'm proud to support it. As a native Portlander, I feel an intimate kinship with the brand - I regularly visited its Milwaukie retail store to stock up on supplies and enjoy a hearty breakfast before it closed in 2025."
"Look at that crumb! It feels criminal to give Bob's Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix a "last place" spot - it's really so darn good, easy to make, and superior to more mainstream chocolate cake mixes. All I needed to make this mix were three eggs, 3/4 cup water, and 1/3 cup oil. I chose to make them into cupcakes (so I wouldn't have an entire cake sitting around!), and they were ready after about 20 minutes in the oven."
Bob's Red Mill is employee-owned and has cut food waste by 70%. The Milwaukie retail store closed in 2025, but pantry staples like oats and flour remain relied upon. The full lineup of pancake and sweet baking mixes was tested and ranked after baking according to package instructions. Ranking criteria included performance versus comparable mixes, comparison to homemade versions, and overall flavor and texture. All Bob's mixes outperformed comparable mixes from other brands. Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix required three eggs, 3/4 cup water, and 1/3 cup oil; cupcakes baked about 20 minutes, yielding dark, rich cakes with an almost dry, bitter finish that pairs well with icing. Some recommendations are based on firsthand impressions of promotional materials and manufacturer-provided products.
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