Baking a Cake From Scratch Has Never Been This Easy
There's something magical about a homemade cake. The smell of it baking, the moment you pull it out of the oven, the look on someone's face when you tell them you made it yourself. But let's be honest — baking a cake from scratch can feel intimidating, especially when you're juggling a busy life, kids, or just a healthy fear of ending up with a sunken disaster.
That's exactly why we created our Vanilla Cake & Cupcake Baking Mix.
One Mix, Endless Possibilities
Our Vanilla Cake & Cupcake Baking Mix is one of the most versatile products in the Flour and Dough range. With a single mix, you can make:
- A classic vanilla layer cake
- Vanilla cupcakes
- A chocolate cake (yes, really — just swap one ingredient!)
- Chocolate cupcakes
Four different bakes from one NZ-made mix. Whether you're baking for a birthday, a school morning tea, a special occasion, or just because — this mix has you covered.
What Makes It Different
We didn't set out to make just another cake mix. We wanted to create something that felt like baking from scratch — because it basically is. Our mix uses quality ingredients with no unnecessary additives or fillers, so what you get out of the oven tastes genuinely homemade.
All you need to add are a few pantry staples — eggs, butter, and milk — and you're good to go. The instructions are clear, the process is straightforward, and the results are consistently delicious. Whether you're an experienced baker or someone who's never baked a cake before, this mix is designed to make you look like a pro.
Perfect for Baking with Kids
One of our favourite things about this mix is how great it is for baking with kids. The steps are simple enough for little hands to help with, and the excitement of watching a cake rise in the oven never gets old. It's a brilliant rainy day activity, a school holiday project, or just a fun way to spend an afternoon together in the kitchen.
Kids love decorating too — grab some icing, sprinkles, and a piping bag, and let them go wild. The results might not be Instagram-perfect, but they'll taste amazing and the memories will last forever.
The Perfect Gift
Looking for a gift that's a little different? Our Vanilla Cake & Cupcake Baking Mix makes a beautiful present on its own or as part of a gift bundle. It's thoughtful, practical, and genuinely useful — the kind of gift people actually get excited about.
Pair it with a pretty mug, a set of cupcake cases, or some sprinkles, and you've got a gift that's ready to go. Perfect for birthdays, teacher gifts, Christmas, or just because.
NZ Made and Delivered to Your Door
Like everything in the Flour and Dough range, our Vanilla Cake & Cupcake Baking Mix is proudly NZ made. We ship nationwide across New Zealand and to Australia, so wherever you are, a delicious homemade cake is never far away.
Ready to bake? Grab your mix and get started — we can't wait to see what you create.