Pillsbury Supreme Collection Red Velvet Cake Mix

On a scale of 1 - 10 I give this cake an 8. 

This cake mix is perfect for the holidays or any time you need a cake quick.  The picture on the box, of course, isn't what your cake will look like but it still turns out pretty.  The inside cream cheese mix is moist and thick making it perfect to eat without a heavy icing on the outside.  You can also add ingredients such as nuts to the mix or the inside icing or add sprinkles for decorations.  The 2 giveaways that let you know it's not a from scratch cake is the texture and the slight pre-mix cake flavor that most box mixes seem to have.

Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Cake Mix

On a scale of 1 - 10 I give this product a 9

I was really impressed when I opened the box and found a bag of dehydrated carrots and raisins.  Now that makes it really taste homemade without the hassle of peeling and shredding the carrots.  To plump them back up you simply soak them in the same water that will be added to your mix. 

I added a little pineapple to the mix giving the cake the hint of another flavor.  If you would like to see the results of this addition, go to my post on Stir, Laugh, Repeat.  Again, this is my way of Thinking With My Taste Buds.

Why a 9 and not a 10?  It didn't have walnuts.  Then it would have been perfect!