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Pillsbury Cake Mix, Moist Supreme Classic Yellow
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Pillsbury Cake Mix, Moist Supreme Classic Yellow

Pillsbury
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Moist Supreme Classic Yellow cake mix is a familiar sight in the supermarket baking aisle, shelved with other boxed cake mixes, frostings, sprinkles and cupcake liners. You’ll find it near other convenience baking staples like brownie mixes and canned frostings, often in a brightly colored cardboard box that signals family occasions. This mix fits quick celebrations — birthdays, school bake sales, weekday treats and holiday baking — and is a go-to for shoppers who want a reliable, crowd-pleasing dessert with minimal effort. Pillsbury positions itself as an approachable, heritage brand that promises consistent results; its marketing leans into nostalgia, family memories and easy home baking, appealing to busy parents, novice bakers and anyone who values convenience and tradition. The label emphasizes indulgent qualities (“Moist Supreme”) rather than health claims; it contains “natural & artificial flavor” but carries no organic or whole‑grain certification, and its colorful packaging and sweet flavor profile read as kid-friendly. In plain terms this is a highly processed boxed mix composed of enriched flour, sugar, leavening agents, emulsifiers, gums, colors and antioxidants formulated for shelf stability and predictable performance. Sensory expectations: when prepared it yields a soft, tender, moist yellow crumb with a sweet vanilla-like aroma and bright cake color; texture is fluffy and fine-grained. Packaging is a standard 15.25 oz cardboard box with an inner sealed bag of dry mix, and the ritual is quick — stir with water, oil and eggs, pour, bake, cool, and decorate — making it an easy centerpiece for casual celebrations or last-minute entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars19g38%
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, Bleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Calcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Canola, Oil,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Propylene, Glycol, Esters, of, Fatty, Acids,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavor,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Cellulose, Gum,, Cellulose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Citric, Acid, and, BHT, (Antioxidants)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors/flavors, antioxidants) and is a formulated packaged mix, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Cake Mix, Moist Supreme Classic Yellow

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, this mix can do the job. It’s not loaded with nutrients, but sometimes indulging in a slice of cake is about joy, not just nutrition.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
weekend-brunch

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