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Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mix Vanilla
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Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mix Vanilla

Betty Crocker
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mix Vanilla (13.25 oz) is a familiar bright-red boxed mix you’ll find in the baking aisle, shelved with other cake mixes, frostings, boxed brownies and cookie mixes near the flour and sugar. It reads like a pantry staple for quick celebrations — birthdays, last-minute dinner desserts, or a weekend baking session with kids. The Betty Crocker brand leans on decades of Americana: accessible, family-oriented and nostalgic, pitched to busy parents and home bakers who want predictable, sweet results without fuss. The box art and red spoon logo signal mass-market trust rather than artisanal or organic positioning; you won’t find organic certification, and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors plus several emulsifiers and gums, so any “homemade” or “real” cues are part of a convenience-focused marketing angle rather than a clean-label claim. Label wording often highlights “Super Moist” and ease of use, creating a health halo of simplicity even though the mix contains refined/enriched flours, sugars, corn syrup, and stabilizing additives. In plain terms, this is a shelf-stable, highly processed baking mix designed for speed. Sensory expectations: when baked it yields a tender, fine crumb, sweet vanilla aroma and soft, moist texture; the box contains a paperboard carton and an inner foil/plastic bag of dry mix, and rituals include measuring water/oil/eggs, mixing, and decorating — moments of family involvement and quick party prep. Its role in American grocery culture is comforting and convenient, a go-to when celebration or nostalgia calls for an easy, reliably sweet cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.11
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
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,, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate)., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Starch,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono, and, Diesters,, Salt,, Monoglycerides,, Palm, Oil,, Dicalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters - 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/enriched flours, added sugars and corn syrup, plus multiple emulsifiers, gums and flavorings; these industrial ingredients and formulations fit the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Favorites Supermoist Cake Mix Vanilla

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cake mix is a fun treat that’s higher in sugar and lower in fiber and protein compared to whole foods, so it’s not exactly a superfood. But if you're looking for a delicious dessert to celebrate a special occasion, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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