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Duncan Hines Cake Mix, White
Cooking & Baking
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Duncan Hines Cake Mix, White

Duncan Hines
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix is a familiar boxed cake mix found in the baking aisle of most American supermarkets, shelved alongside other cake mixes, frostings, sprinkles and baking staples like flour and sugar. It reads as a family-friendly, mid-market product positioned for home bakers who want reliable results with minimal effort — common on shopping lists for birthdays, holiday gatherings or last-minute dessert needs. Packaging is a rectangular cardboard box with the Duncan Hines logo and product name prominent; copy like Perfectly Moist and serving suggestions create a mild indulgent health halo, while a kosher certification is called out for dietary observance. There are no organic or “all natural” claims; the ingredient list includes emulsifiers, gums and both natural and artificial flavors, signaling a highly processed shelf-stable mix. Sensory expectations are a light, velvety white crumb with a moist mouthfeel when prepared according to directions; the ritual involves opening the box, measuring water, egg whites and oil, stirring to a smooth batter, and filling pans — a familiar weekend or party baking choreography that fills the kitchen with a sweet, buttery oven aroma. Brand positioning leans on Americana and nostalgia — marketed toward families, home entertainers, and busy cooks who value convenience and consistent texture over artisanal baking. The product’s convenience and predictable performance make it a go-to for celebratory and everyday occasions, especially when time or baking skill is limited. In plain terms, this is a boxed, shelf-stable, highly processed baking mix formulated for ease and repeatable results.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein1g
* 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, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Dicalcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Wheat, Starch,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Canola, Oil,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Propylene, Glycol, Mono-and, Diesters,, Palm, Oil,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - 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 ingredients, emulsifiers, gums, modified starches and flavors typical of industrial formulations; the mix is a ready-to-use, shelf-stable product consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Duncan Hines Cake Mix, White

Ah, the million-dollar question! While the cake mix is a delightful treat for special occasions, it isn't exactly a health food. With added sugars and refined ingredients, it's more of an indulgence than a daily staple. But hey, everything in moderation, right?

Perfect For

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