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Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Butter Recipe Yellow
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Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Butter Recipe Yellow

Betty Crocker
13.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
18g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Butter Recipe Yellow (13.25 oz) is the archetypal boxed cake mix found in the baking aisle, stacked on shelves alongside other cake mixes, boxed puddings, canned frostings and seasonal birthday candles. The bright, familiar Betty Crocker package signals an easy dessert fix for shoppers planning parties, quick weekend baking or last-minute celebrations. This product is positioned as a family-friendly, nostalgia-driven brand: a legacy, mid-market comfort brand marketed to home bakers who want reliable results with minimal effort. The front-of-box messaging emphasizes “Supermoist” and flavor cues rather than natural or organic claims; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes artificial flavors and synthetic colorants, so any “homemade” halo is more emotional than literal. In plain terms this is a highly processed, convenience-oriented product formulated with refined flours, added sugars and several emulsifiers, leavening agents and gums to guarantee texture and shelf stability. Sensory expectations: the dry mix is a fine, pale-yellow powder in a cardboard box with an inner pouch; when prepared according to directions (usually eggs, oil and water) it bakes into a tender, uniformly yellow cake with a soft, moist crumb and mild, buttery-sweet flavor—often finished with a jar or tub of frosting. The ritual is straightforward: mix, pour, bake, frost—an appeal to time-pressed parents, potluck hosts and nostalgic adults recreating childhood desserts. It sits culturally as convenient indulgence: comforting, predictable and easy to personalize with frosting, sprinkles or fillings for birthdays and holidays.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.111
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,, Artificial, Flavor,, Yellows, 5, &, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Propylene Glycol Mono and Diesters - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The product contains industrial formulations—including refined, bleached flour, added sugars, emulsifiers, artificial colors and flavors—characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix, Butter Recipe Yellow

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This mix has some sugar and sodium, which means it's not exactly a superfood. But if you’re looking for a quick treat to whip up for a birthday or gathering, it can certainly fit into a balanced diet. Remember, context matters!

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