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Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Devil's Food 13.25 oz
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Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Devil's Food 13.25 oz

Betty Crocker
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Devil's Food Cake Mix (13.25 oz) is a familiar boxed baking mix you’ll find in the supermarket baking aisle, shelved alongside other cake mixes, frostings, brownie mixes and instant dessert kits. Packaged in a bright, branded cardboard box with a serving suggestion photo, it sits near baking staples like flour, sugar, baking powder and boxed pudding. Shoppers typically grab it on quick runs for birthday cakes, last-minute desserts for holidays, or when they want an easy bake for weekend gatherings. The brand leans on decades of American home-baking heritage — positioned as a reliable, family-friendly convenience product marketed toward busy parents, novice bakers and anyone seeking nostalgic desserts. Labeling emphasizes convenience and a classic recipe rather than organic or “all-natural” claims; the ingredient list includes enriched bleached flour, sugar and several emulsifiers and flavorings, and there is no organic certification. Sensory expectations: when mixed and baked it yields a moist, tender crumb with a deep cocoa color and sweet, chocolate-forward flavor; texture is soft and slightly springy, and the ritual often involves kids stirring the batter and decorating with frosting. The box gives step-by-step directions for cupcakes, layer cakes or sheet cakes, reinforcing ease and speed. In processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable powder blend containing refined grains, added sugars, emulsifiers and artificial flavoring. Use occasions range from casual weeknight desserts to celebratory cakes, with the product’s story rooted in convenience, tradition and approachable indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.111
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Starch,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono, and, Diesters,, Monoglycerides,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Dicalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Carob, Powder,, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters - Processed emulsifier
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, added sugars, corn syrup, multiple emulsifiers, modified starches and artificial flavor — a formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The product is a shelf-stable industrial mix designed for convenience rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Devil's Food 13.25 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cake mix is definitely a treat, with 18 grams of sugar per serving, but it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed occasionally. Think of it as a fun dessert rather than a health food — moderation is key!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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