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Easy Budget Boxed Cake Mix Recipe with Frosting for Perfect Father’s Day Treats

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A quick and budget-friendly boxed cake mix recipe with creamy frosting, perfect for last-minute Father’s Day celebrations or any casual gathering.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box of yellow or chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml) or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream (30–45 ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your chosen baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the boxed cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or whisk vigorously by hand until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool the cake completely on a cooling rack, about 45 minutes.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy (about 2 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed. Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  7. Frost the cooled cake evenly using an offset spatula or knife. Optionally, pipe a border or add sprinkles.
  8. Slice and serve with milk or coffee.

Notes

Use softened butter for smooth frosting. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting. For faster cooling, refrigerate for 15 minutes but do not chill too long to avoid frosting sliding off. Variations include adding cinnamon, vanilla, coffee granules, or blueberries. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.

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