This Is The Worst Spice Cake Mix On Store Shelves, According To A Pro Baker - Tasting Table

"If you're in the mood for cake but don't want to travel down the path of an overly sweet dessert, spice cake is for you. Known for its aromatics, which typically include a combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves, spice cake has become an underrated baked good, providing a hint of warm comfort with each bite. And, like its sweeter counterpart, its popularity has led to a number of boxed mixes for those looking for convenience."

"Although Shishak grew up with Betty Crocker cake mixes, the brand's spice cake failed to offer the nostalgic bite she was after. Instead, after noticing that the batter was quite thin and watery, she was met with a cake that had only a faint whiff of spice and a "barely detectable" spice taste. "This cake mix delivered the least amount of spice - and was the biggest letdown," Shishak admitted."

"According to Shishak, the spice cake had a soft and springy texture with a sweetness level that was "spot on." However, it was so dry that she couldn't go from bite to bite without water. Betty Crocker Delights Spice Cake Mix is dry and underflavored Lei Shishak/Tasting Table On Betty Crocker's website, shoppers were equally unimpressed, giving the spice cake a 3.5 out of 5 rating and complaining that it was "dry," "dreadful," and lacking in spice. "The flavor was a little disappointing, not very 'spicy' at all," one person stated. Several others noted that the cake fell apart after baking and advised fellow at-home chefs to steer clear of the product."

Spice cake delivers warm aromatics from cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves and offers a less-sweet dessert option. Boxed spice cake mixes provide convenience, but quality varies widely. In a comparison of six boxed mixes by a pro baker, Betty Crocker Delights Spice Cake Mix finished last. The batter was thin and watery, producing a cake with only a faint whiff of spice and a barely detectable spice taste. The cake displayed a soft, springy texture and balanced sweetness but was excessively dry, prompting negative shopper ratings and avoidance recommendations.

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