Also a good idea for the 1 cup of water: make sure its hot water and that it's the very last thing you put in before the mix (so you can put in the ovven asap) the hot water actually gives a super moist crumb and a fluffier result.
Good ideas! Here's mine: instead of spending money on a jar of powdered espresso, use brewed (and cooled) coffee in place of the water. I use it for cakes and brownie mixes with good success.
I normally always bake from scratch but I kid you not, a day after this video was posted I had to use a box mix because I was in a huge rush to make a birthday cake before we went to my grandad’s for his birthday. I used these tips and it tasted practically like my homemade cake. Obviously it wasn’t the exact same as a cake made from scratch but it tasted similar enough that nobody even noticed. My mum was so shocked when I told her it was actually a box mix. Thank you Johnnie for saving my grandad’s 83rd birthday!
@@thejonnycakes Woohoo!!! A reply from the legend himself!! 🎉🍰 Truly honoured 😊 Not too much cinnamon - you don't want the kick, you just want to bring out a subtle flavour.
If I make a box cake mix I always massage the flour mix a good bit before opening it up to break up any clumps of flour. That way I don't need to sift it and it reduces the time needed to stir it and potentially over-develop the gluten. Plus, if you're nice to your cake, your cake will be nice to you!
I used to make a chocolate mayo cake when I worked in the cafeteria at school and used coffee as part of my wet ingredients, it was so moist and delicious
I just discovered your channel after watching you and Rosanna Pansino create the AI cake for her bday, and I have to say I love your energy and the helpful tips you provide. Keep it up!
I followed your recipe and it came out so moist, so delicious I ate 4 pieces before bedtime. The only substitute I made was. I made a sheet cake. The chocolate chips made it taste extra special.
i love the reassurance you're able to reflect, lovely channel and top content. you been workin hard since ever and now your talent is masterclass league, thanks for teaching and inspiring!
That makes so much sense, everytime I got storebought boxes especially brownies they get so dry and gross even though I follow everything on the box to a T! Love seeing you Jonny I’m here from the try guys I’m so happy I got to know about you!!!
If Jonny cakes is reading this your videos are so good and i always have a alarm on my phone and when u post i always watch it but u are amazing thank you for reading this
This is an excellent chocolate cake mix hack recipe. It turned out really well. Cafe Bustelo Instant Expresso was a little strong. Cake would go well with whipped cream or something amaretto.
I’ve done many box, cake, hacks, and they have always left a box cake taste in my mouth. I prefer homemade cakes, so I know the homemade taste. When I made this cake hack yesterday, it turned out amazing! I don’t taste the box cake taste at all ,maybe a smidge.😊 this is definitely gonna be made again. I also did put chocolate chips in it milk chocolate chips, and I used the canned frosting, melted some milk, chocolate chips with some milk and added it to the frosting and mixed it up really well and it was delicious on the cake just a chocolate frosting. Thank you.
I was so excited to see that I had found this video on its first day that I finally decided to turn notifications on. Have never had ANY channel on notifications but the crazy kitchen energy helps keep the negativity of life away and I appreciate it
I add vanilla, pudding mix and use milk instead of water. Lol thanks to pinterest! Jonny, do you have a good and easy pipeable buttercream frosting recipe you can share?! I have just been using canned frosting mixed with powdered sugar 😂😅
Love the mayo idea! My Mom taught me that 45 years ago, God rest her soul! And jonny cakes reminds me of my little brother, God rest his soul, as well!
Hi! Cake decorator here! Walmart shortening (NOTvegetable shortening) 1cup. Mix until soft. Then add 2tbsp vanilla. 1tbsp almond extract. 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and a pinch of salt. 4tbsp water and slowly add in a bag of powdered sugar.
Jonny, I am here after binge watching you on the TryGuys. I don't care about the cakes and would like to see more of you in these videos. Please show more of Jonny than cakes.
Do you also have tips for making store-bought canned frosting into something tasty? I dunno if I'd do that, 'cause I don't even tend to like fresh-made buttercream all that much, but just curious!
Hi i have another question im sorry im trying to bake a really awesome cake for my husband and i absolutely love your videos and personality 🙏🏼❤️. I was wondering if i could swap the water for milk like you did in a previous video or if this will throw off the other ingredients? ☺️
@@thejonnycakesthank you! I used the last tutorial video on boxed cakes to make my first cake in 20 years. It went decently well until I iced it. It tasted good. It looks like meatloaf covered in mashed potatoes!
@@thejonnycakes I'm going to do all those things and use a proper knife... as in not a normal knife you use to eat dinner. Also, thanks for clarifying about the espresso! That was necessary lol
So I’m gonna try this way for my next chocolate batch. I usually do 1-box mix, 1-cup flour, 1-cup sugar, 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup sour cream, and 3 eggs. 1 tbs. Vanilla for vanilla or 1 tbs. Espresso for chocolate. The vanilla ones are the tits, but I find the chocolate one is a little dry. I’m more in to vanilla cake with a fudge frosting personally, but I would love a doctored box chocolate mix recipe that I actually like.
How does this compare to the other video you've done like this? Would the tips from that one also work for a chocolate cake mix or do you recommend only these ones for chocolate cake mix and the ones from the other video only for non chocolate cake mixes?
It’s almost 1 am I have turned 22 less then A hour ago and the answer I needed? Johnny cakes a answer to my birthday questions how do I make the best cake ? For my own birth? Johnny!!!
Also a good idea for the 1 cup of water: make sure its hot water and that it's the very last thing you put in before the mix (so you can put in the ovven asap) the hot water actually gives a super moist crumb and a fluffier result.
Cake babies!!! How cute 🥹🥹🥹
They are cute!
Good ideas! Here's mine: instead of spending money on a jar of powdered espresso, use brewed (and cooled) coffee in place of the water. I use it for cakes and brownie mixes with good success.
Yes that’s so smart!
How much coffee do you use?
Coffee substituted 100% for water 🙂
Instant coffee works too
You forgot the most important one. Never use water.....milk instead makes it nice and moist!
I normally always bake from scratch but I kid you not, a day after this video was posted I had to use a box mix because I was in a huge rush to make a birthday cake before we went to my grandad’s for his birthday. I used these tips and it tasted practically like my homemade cake. Obviously it wasn’t the exact same as a cake made from scratch but it tasted similar enough that nobody even noticed. My mum was so shocked when I told her it was actually a box mix. Thank you Johnnie for saving my grandad’s 83rd birthday!
I'm also here for my Grandpas 83rd! I got sick a couple days ago so I don't have the energy to start from scratch😅
A tiny bit of cinnamon adds lovely depth of flavour, like the coffee does.
Oh wow I’ve never heard of that. Will try.
@@thejonnycakes Woohoo!!! A reply from the legend himself!! 🎉🍰
Truly honoured 😊
Not too much cinnamon - you don't want the kick, you just want to bring out a subtle flavour.
If I make a box cake mix I always massage the flour mix a good bit before opening it up to break up any clumps of flour. That way I don't need to sift it and it reduces the time needed to stir it and potentially over-develop the gluten.
Plus, if you're nice to your cake, your cake will be nice to you!
I'm writing this down!😄
Johnny never fails to make me smile!
This comment makes ME smile.
@@thejonnycakes Jonny! I saw you on Is it cake! You are amazing, did you really get the money?
I use pudding in my cakes. 1 pudding cup that matches the flavor you are baking. It keeps it SO moist❤
Mayo is so useful! I use it instead of butter to make grilled cheese. Y’all should try it!
yes just yes i do this too
Great idea!!
I used to make a chocolate mayo cake when I worked in the cafeteria at school and used coffee as part of my wet ingredients, it was so moist and delicious
The best additions!
I just discovered your channel after watching you and Rosanna Pansino create the AI cake for her bday, and I have to say I love your energy and the helpful tips you provide. Keep it up!
Thanks so much I’m happy you’re here
You were the person ill never forgot on is it cake!!!! I always forget everyone else but not u!!!😉😉😉😉
Always a treat to watch a new video from Jonny ❤
I followed your recipe and it came out so moist, so delicious I ate 4 pieces before bedtime. The only substitute I made was. I made a sheet cake. The chocolate chips made it taste extra special.
Growing up in Chicagoland - if you've ever had Portillos chocolate cake, they add mayo to their recipie. It's how I make all my box cakes. SOO good! 😋
Oh man wait until my boyfriend learns this one. He habitually despises mayo but he loves portillos cake.
I gotta try it!
When he almost dropped the cake my hands got the weird tingling sensation like if I was the one dropping something
My family makes box cake all the time (my parents bring out a cake anytime someone visits 😂) so this is perfect! Thank you Jonny!
i love the reassurance you're able to reflect, lovely channel and top content.
you been workin hard since ever and now your talent is masterclass league, thanks for teaching and inspiring!
3:49 him almost dropping the cake right out of the oven made my life flash before my eyes 😱
Spooky scary
Great oven temp tip!! Never would have know! Thanks :)
Are we cake babies now? I love it!
I guess so hehe
Mr. Cakes making cakes taste great!
You're hilarious 😂 love this
In my house if I made it at home it's homemade 😂
Good enough for me too.
That makes so much sense, everytime I got storebought boxes especially brownies they get so dry and gross even though I follow everything on the box to a T!
Love seeing you Jonny I’m here from the try guys I’m so happy I got to know about you!!!
I just wanted to say I'm a big fan and I saw you on is it cake and I'm 10 years old and I love cooking I also think you do great work
I would love a vanilla version and maybe even a strawberry version. Love these and your videos!
MOM WAKE UP JOHNNY POSTED
Hehehe ya mom!
@@thejonnycakes Oh come on man 🤦
@Zanderiel What did Johnny hats do
@@jazjazwazwaz He pulled out the your mom jokes 🤣😭
@Zanderiel Understandable have a great day
I learned a lot and I'd like to watch a whole cooking show of you doing this. I like it when you make things that I could make. Love you!
Let’s bake together!
the way you said "And you gonna need me.." it is really cool cuz ofcourse we we need the CAKE GOD
Instead of the water, I use milk. Also, I am in love with your house. It is so pretty !
If Jonny cakes is reading this your videos are so good and i always have a alarm on my phone and when u post i always watch it but u are amazing thank you for reading this
This is an excellent chocolate cake mix hack recipe. It turned out really well. Cafe Bustelo Instant Expresso was a little strong. Cake would go well with whipped cream or something amaretto.
Nice and straightforward, thanks for the tips!
When you pulled them out of the oven my heart dropped with that cake 🫣
Imagine how I felt hehe
❤❤@@thejonnycakes
I just did this it was so good tasted like it came from a bakery. I will do this every time from now on
I’ve done many box, cake, hacks, and they have always left a box cake taste in my mouth. I prefer homemade cakes, so I know the homemade taste. When I made this cake hack yesterday, it turned out amazing! I don’t taste the box cake taste at all ,maybe a smidge.😊 this is definitely gonna be made again. I also did put chocolate chips in it milk chocolate chips, and I used the canned frosting, melted some milk, chocolate chips with some milk and added it to the frosting and mixed it up really well and it was delicious on the cake just a chocolate frosting. Thank you.
Love this helpful video!!
Aw I’m so glaf
And by glaf I mean glad
My favourite videos on upgrading the box cake are you and Vaughn Vreeland. ❤
I was so excited to see that I had found this video on its first day that I finally decided to turn notifications on. Have never had ANY channel on notifications but the crazy kitchen energy helps keep the negativity of life away and I appreciate it
God I love Johnny cakes .. thank you ❤ 🙏🏽
❤❤❤❤❤ I love watching your videos your so innovative
Mayo is great in baked goods
I add a box of instant chocolate pudding. I've tried the mayo and sour cream and the pudding seems better to me.
So so smart
I use greek yogurt instead of mayo. Tastes heavenly
I haven’t tried that but will now!
@@thejonnycakes definitely give it a go, it was a game changer for me!
as a Greek, I second this. my mother uses full-fat yogurt in most of her cakes and they always taste amazing
That sounds delicious thanks I’m gonna try Greek yogurt!🎉
Hello how much greek yogurt??
What an amazingly well done video, concise and fun
you'er videos always inspire me 😄
I love these videos. I’m quite a lazy baker.
As much as I hate Mayo it makes such a good substitute for ingredients so I always keep some around.
Why does it gross so many people out lol??
@@thejonnycakes for me its a taste thing. Reminds me of my poor childhood of living off Mayo sandwiches.
I add vanilla, pudding mix and use milk instead of water. Lol thanks to pinterest! Jonny, do you have a good and easy pipeable buttercream frosting recipe you can share?! I have just been using canned frosting mixed with powdered sugar 😂😅
Love the mayo idea! My Mom taught me that 45 years ago, God rest her soul! And jonny cakes reminds me of my little brother, God rest his soul, as well!
Now give us a buttercream recipe to go with the cake!
Hi! Cake decorator here! Walmart shortening (NOTvegetable shortening) 1cup. Mix until soft. Then add 2tbsp vanilla. 1tbsp almond extract. 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring and a pinch of salt. 4tbsp water and slowly add in a bag of powdered sugar.
this was cute thank you!
Why can't I have neighbours like this guy 🤦🏽♂️
My mom always put a little dream whip in her cakes to make them moist
Omg i ❤ johnny i see him on is it cake all the time and im the biggest fan ever i hope you come back to netflix
Just baked the cake with your lovely tutorial🎉🎉
New Subscriber!!
I've never been more attracted to a man adding Mayo to cake
When he said Mayo I freak stopped blinking like this 😳
Ofc, the one time i decide to go for the miracle whip instead of mayo. Who would’ve known I needed it for a cake 🥲
Have you watched Is It Cake Too yet? I do really good.
I haven’t finished it yet!
@@thejonnycakes ok cool
It will never taste like homemade but it can taste a lot better
Trying this tonight 😊
1:39 Claire from ‘Tasty’ prepared me for this moment. Also, normalise Mayonnaise in Chocolate Cake Batter.
I watched is it cake and now I love your shorts
hey boo. Brown eggs are good also
I like brown eggs!
OMG JONNY I WATCHED ‘IS IT CAKE’ 1M TIMES YOU WERE MY FAV ONE FR 😭
I luv u on is it cake😂
Who knows what is "Johnny Hats"? :)
Cut the damn cake😂
@@octo277 yeah 😂
Making a cake for my mom’s birthday today 😁 I hope she will like it.
Johnny you rock I saw you on is it cake
I love a good chocolate cake so this should be fun! I’ve missed your longer form videos.
Milk instead of water works for me too!
Jonny, I am here after binge watching you on the TryGuys. I don't care about the cakes and would like to see more of you in these videos. Please show more of Jonny than cakes.
Do you also have tips for making store-bought canned frosting into something tasty?
I dunno if I'd do that, 'cause I don't even tend to like fresh-made buttercream all that much, but just curious!
I always put Kahlua in my chocolate cakes with the espresso.
Spinning around
Hi i have another question im sorry im trying to bake a really awesome cake for my husband and i absolutely love your videos and personality 🙏🏼❤️. I was wondering if i could swap the water for milk like you did in a previous video or if this will throw off the other ingredients? ☺️
How do you feel about whole milk instead of water?
Loves it!
Hi Jonny! Were you by any chance on Is It Cake??
He was!
Oh jonny❤
ITS MR CUT THE DAMN CAKE!!!
You are my type
I have a cake idea make a cake that looks like a cake box then it is a literal box cake and one more thing cut the damn cake Jonny hats
What brand of espresso? Also, can you do an icing/buttercream making and frosting tutorial. (If you have time)
Any powdered espresso will work. This is different from regular espresso. It's usually in the baking aisle.
@@thejonnycakesthank you!
I used the last tutorial video on boxed cakes to make my first cake in 20 years. It went decently well until I iced it. It tasted good. It looks like meatloaf covered in mashed potatoes!
@@MAZviolinist try freezing the cake layers and decorating them while FROZEN
@@thejonnycakes I'm going to do all those things and use a proper knife... as in not a normal knife you use to eat dinner. Also, thanks for clarifying about the espresso! That was necessary lol
I want to try this. I have everthing. But i have a very gut feeling im going to set the house on fire cause i always forget to turn the oven off.
How much cake do you eat? Just curious haha, love your content
A lot
Jonny cake cake cake
Is gonna bake bake bake
5:11 I’ve heard of stout being used.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of Mayo or sour cream? Or is there a reason you only use those two as substitutes?
Can I use Nutella for icing and fresh berries on top of the cake or is that a bad idea?
No that would be perfectly fine! Sounds yummy!
I've seen you on Netflix! "Is It Cake?" I'm pretty sure
i only know now!!
Jonathan you lied I could totally taste the espresso! Okay but the cake is still pretty tasty 😋
Jonny I have seen you in IS IT CAKE
Jonny what size cake pan is that?
He said 6 inch.
are you the guy from "is it cake"?🤔
So I’m gonna try this way for my next chocolate batch. I usually do 1-box mix, 1-cup flour, 1-cup sugar, 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup sour cream, and 3 eggs. 1 tbs. Vanilla for vanilla or 1 tbs. Espresso for chocolate. The vanilla ones are the tits, but I find the chocolate one is a little dry. I’m more in to vanilla cake with a fudge frosting personally, but I would love a doctored box chocolate mix recipe that I actually like.
Now Ik why you’re familiar bc I watched the cake show u were in!
Can I just this receipt for tier cake?
How does this compare to the other video you've done like this? Would the tips from that one also work for a chocolate cake mix or do you recommend only these ones for chocolate cake mix and the ones from the other video only for non chocolate cake mixes?
It’s almost 1 am I have turned 22 less then A hour ago and the answer I needed? Johnny cakes a answer to my birthday questions how do I make the best cake ? For my own birth? Johnny!!!