I may never buy another boxed cake mix again! This one is super easy and I'm betting you have everything you need to make this Homemade Yellow Cake Mix right now! This recipe is sure to become a pantry staple you keep on hand at all times. 🙂

Homemade Yellow Cake Mix

I was a bit hesitant when Shannon mentioned she wanted a homemade yellow cake mix to be our next pantry staple. But, I'll admit that she was right on and this one is going to make your life a wee bit easier.

All the ingredients were items I had on hand so it was super quick to whip up! Plus, it was great to have all the dry ingredients ready to go when I got around to making my miniature baby bundt cakes and cupcakes! 🎂

Homemade Yellow Cake Mix Directions

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 Tbsps vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

Directions

1. Add flour to a quart size mason jar (the wide mouth jars work best), followed by the sugar, baking powder and salt. Tap the jar on the counter every so often so all the ingredients will fit.

Store for later use.

Instructions When Ready to Prepare Cake Batter:

1. Place softened butter into a large bowl and mix on medium 1-2 minutes.

2. Add dry ingredients to bowl and mix for about 30 seconds.

3. Next, add milk, oil, vanilla and eggs and mix on medium-high for 1 minute.

4. Pour batter into greased and floured cake or muffin pans.

5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Baking the 9-inch cake pans 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. If you're making cupcakes, start checking them after about 15 minutes. The mini cupcakes were perfect at the 17 minute mark.

6. Cool before frosting.

I used a store bought frosting, but a homemade buttercream icing would be fabulous!

So cute! 😍

How fun are these baby bundt cakes!

5 Star Rating from my kiddos! 😋

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• Italian Dressing Mix
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• Homemade Cream Soup Substitute
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Who knew??? I had NO idea you could make this from everyday items in your pantry! You'll want to give this one a try! 😃

Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe

I hope y'all have been enjoying all these fun pantry staples we've been sharing.

Onion soup mix is one of the items I like to have stocked in my pantry, so I'm super excited to find I can make this one so easily! 

It's a great add in for hamburgers, roasting potatoes, throwing in your slow cooker with a pot roast and this super delicious Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe!

My men LOVE that one!

Homemade Onion Soup Mix Directions

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried minced or chopped onions
• 2 Tbsps beef bouillon granules (or 4 beef bouillon cubes, chopped)
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp celery seed
• 1/8 tsp paprika

Directions

Mix together the minced onions, beef bouillon granules, onion powder, parsley, black pepper, celery seed and paprika in a bowl or mason jar. This recipe equals a 1-ounce packet of dry onion soup mix.

Tip: If you only have beef bouillon cubes on hand, chop 4 of those in a blender or hand chopper to equal 2 tablespoons granules.

If you prefer to make a bigger batch, double the recipe and store in an airtight container. 1/3 cup mix equals 1 packet.

The 4 oz mason jars with lids or the 8 oz mason jars with lids work perfectly for this recipe. The homemade onion soup mix recipe can be stored in your pantry or even in the freezer.

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• Taco Seasoning
• Homemade Italian Dressing Mix
• Ranch Dressing Mix
• Homemade Cream Soup Substitute
• Brownie Mix

I love a good fudgy, moist, but chewy brownie! 😍 They can be from a box or homemade, but there's something extra special about making them from scratch!  This homemade brownie mix is great to keep in the pantry….

Homemade Brownie Mix

Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! I've tested a few homemade brownie mix recipes recently to find one that deserves to be shared and put into your regular rotation. This……is…..the……one!!!

This is a great mix to whip up and keep on hand and will be a recipe you turn to over and over again. 🙂

Homemade Brownie Mix Directions

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 3 Tbsps water
• 2 tsps pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cocoa powder, sugars, salt, flour and chocolate chips.

2. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

3. When ready to make, preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×9 square pain with foil or parchment paper, leaving about a 2 inch overhang on two sides. This will allow you to lift the whole tray of brownies straight out of the pan.

4. Empty dry brownie mix into a large bowl and add eggs, vegetable oil, water and vanilla extract. Stir with a rubber spatula to combine (mixture will be very thick).

5. Pour brownie batter into prepared dish; smooth top. Bake 25-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let cool about 15 minutes and then gently lift brownies out of pan back onto the cooling rack.

7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Yields 12 large squares or 24 mini squares.

324 calories per large square.

Note: you may also add in 2 teaspoons espresso powder for an even more intense flavor!

Sooooo yummy!!! 😍😍😍

Try adding in peanut butter or butterscotch chips for a fun twist. So many brownie creations just waiting to be discovered! 🙂

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• Homemade Cream Soup Substitute
• Italian Dressing Mix
• Ranch Dressing Mix

This is the PERFECT recipe for us penny pinchers! Try this one for just a few cents compared to buying the name brand! 🙂

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

I hope y'all have been enjoying all these fun pantry staples we've been sharing. This one might be my favorite so far since it's one I tend to reach for time and time again. Plus the name brand Ranch dressing mix is sooooo pricey! This homemade version costs pennies and we penny pinchers are all over that!

To Make Dry Ranch Dressing Mix You'll Need:

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Directions  (Easy Peasy!) 😉

1. Mix all ingredients and store at room temperature in a plastic bag or container. This recipe equals 1 Ranch seasoning packet.
2. Or store in the refrigerator or even the freezer!
3. Use 3-4 tablespoons in place of 1 dry Ranch seasoning packet.

Want to make this mix into a pourable dressing? Blend 1 cup milk, 1 cup mayonnaise and 4 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix together with a whisk. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow dressing to thicken. Stir before serving. 🙂

If you prefer to make a bigger batch, quadruple the recipe and store in an airtight container. The 4 oz mason jars with lids or the 8 oz mason jars with lids work perfectly for this recipe.

So simple and I'm betting you have all the spices to make this homemade Ranch dressing mix in your pantry! 🙂  If you don't, you can head over HERE to grab some spices on Amazon! 

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• Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Slow Cooked Creamy Italian Chicken
• Slow Cooker Ranch House Pork Chops
• Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

Save yourself a trip to the store by keeping this Homemade Italian Dressing Mix in your pantry!  It's an easy recipe that will come in handy over and over 🙂

Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

Dry Italian Dressing mix is a pantry staple that I've found myself reaching for time and time again over the years.  But what about those times you need it for a recipe and realize you're all out?  This homemade version is delicious and cheaper than buying packets! You can make it in bulk and use it time and time again.

PLUS – there are no mysterious ingredients inside, you can control the amount of salt, sugar, etc… according to your diet 🙂

To Make Italian Dressing Mix You'll Need:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsps garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 2 Tbsps Italian Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsps salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Directions (Get ready…. these are really involved!) 😉

1. Mix all ingredients and store at room temperature in a plastic bag or container.
2. Or store in the refrigerator or even the freezer!
3. Use 2 tablespoons in place of 1 dry Italian seasoning packet.

So simple and I'm betting you have all the spices to make this in your pantry! 🙂  You can head over HERE to grab some spices on Amazon! 

If you prefer to make a bigger batch, double the recipe and store in an airtight container. The 4 oz mason jars with lids or the 8 oz mason jars with lids work perfectly for this recipe. 

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• Homemade Cream Soup Substitute
• Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Slow Cooked Creamy Italian Chicken

Tired of not having taco seasoning on hand when you need it? You more than likely have everything in your spice cabinet to make this homemade taco seasoning right now!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

• 2 tsps chili powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

Mix all ingredients to equal one package taco seasoning mix. Use 1-2 tablespoons seasoning per pound of meat.

If you prefer to make a bigger batch, quadruple the recipe and store in an airtight container. The 4 oz mason jars with lids or the 8 oz mason jars with lids work perfectly for this recipe. The homemade taco seasoning can be stored in your pantry or even in the freezer.

Easy peasy and you'll be ready for Taco Tuesday every week! 🙂

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