Alright, so the other day I decided to bake a cake. Not just any cake, mind you. I went for the Duncan Hines Devil’s Food Cake Mix. I’ve used it before, it’s pretty simple, and you don’t need to be a pro baker to get it right. This was just a little weekend project for me, something to do while chilling at home.
First, I gathered all the stuff I needed. The box mix, obviously, but also some eggs, oil, and water. That’s it, really. It’s all written on the box, so it’s pretty straightforward. I always use this mix when I need a chocolate cake fix because it’s just so easy.
Mixing Time
Next, I dumped the cake mix into a big bowl. I cracked in the eggs, one by one. Then I poured in the oil and water. I use a little bit more oil than the instructions, It’s my trick, you know? After that, I grabbed my electric mixer and went to town. You gotta mix it until it’s all smooth and there are no lumps. It’s kinda fun, watching it all come together. I got it for my last birthday, it’s super useful.
Baking
Then I greased up a cake pan. I used one of those non-stick sprays, makes life easier. Poured the batter into the pan, and popped it in the oven. The box says 350 degrees, but I always do 340. Works better for my oven, I guess. I set the timer to 30 minutes because my oven runs a little bit hot. I just want to ensure the cake doesn’t burn. It’s best to stay near the oven when you cook anything.
The Waiting Game
While it was baking, I cleaned up the mess a bit. And the smell, oh man, the smell of chocolate cake baking is just the best. It filled up the whole kitchen. I always love this part, to be honest.
Cooling and Frosting
Once the timer buzzed, I took the cake out. Stuck a toothpick in the center, and it came out clean, so I knew it was done. Let it cool for a while before I tried to get it out of the pan. Then I whipped up some frosting. Nothing fancy, just some store-bought stuff. Spread that all over the cooled cake. Then I grabbed a can of store-bought frosting. I know I should make my own frosting, but I was not in the mood.
- Taste Test
Finally, I sliced myself a piece and dug in. It was so good, moist and chocolatey. Just what I wanted. Perfect with a glass of milk. Baking this cake was a breeze, and it turned out delicious. It was a good day.
I shared a few slices with my neighbor. She said it was the best chocolate cake she ever had. I think I’ll make another cake next weekend. Maybe a 7UP cake, I heard that one’s pretty awesome.
