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 cha...
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 cha...
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