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Three slices of cake—made using pancake mix—are topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, blueberries, and a sprig of mint, artfully arranged on a wooden surface.

How to Make a Cake with Pancake Mix

Turn pancake mix into a delicious cake in minutes! Get this simple, tasty recipe that’s perfect for busy days.

Course Cake, desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Can you make a cake with pancake mix?, How to Make a cake with pancake mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a cake pan.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract (if using).

  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

  5. Pour the batter into the prepared 9x13 cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. 

  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

  8. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Once the cake is completely cooled, you can frost or decorate it as desired.

Recipe Notes

This recipe provides a basic framework, and you can customize it based on your preferences.

Keep the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze slices for up to 2 months.