Hi, it's Alaska Granny! Are cake mixes part of your prepper pantry and food storage stockpile? If so, it's essential to pay attention to their expiration dates. Once cake mixes expire, their active ingredients can deteriorate. But don't worry; you can still make fluffy cupcakes and cakes with an expired mix by adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mix. Stir it well with the other ingredients to reactivate its leavening power.
Warning About Expired Cake Mixes
While adding baking powder can help, be cautious about using expired cake mixes. Due to the nature of their ingredients, mold spores can develop over time. This can be particularly dangerous if you have a mold allergy, potentially making it life-threatening to consume an expired mix. Many people use expired mixes without issue, but cake mixes are relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it's best not to stockpile more than you can use before they expire.
Check Ingredients Regularly
Ingredient lists can change, and recently, some cake mixes have started to include soy, which wasn’t common before. Always read the ingredients on packages, even for products you've bought many times, to ensure you know what you're eating.
My Cake Mix Stockpile Essentials
I love making cupcakes with my grandchildren, so I keep a variety of cake mixes and pre-made frostings in my stockpile. Additionally, I store paper muffin cups in a clean, wide-mouth canning jar. This method keeps them neat, clean, and organized in the pantry. Paper muffin cups are versatile for making cupcakes, muffins, and cornbread.
Decorating with Sprinkles
I also stock up on the largest container of sprinkles I can find. Sprinkles are a fun way to decorate cupcakes, but they can be messy. To manage this, consider transferring sprinkles to a small spice jar with a shaker lid or using a spoon to sprinkle them evenly. Whether you choose a large container or a variety pack of small ones, sprinkles add fun and variety to your long-term food storage.
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