cake making question

[mum2bubba]

I bought a cake mix from the shop the other day and I have all the ingredients at home (which is good) but it says I have to use an electric mixer which I don't have, my question is do I HAVE to use an electric mixer OR will it be ok if I just use a fork or something and vigourasly (sp) mix it that way?

[damien's mum]

I haven't have any problems with the packet ones i've gotton and haven't use a electric beater good luck :fingerscrossed:

[zada]

I haven't have any problems with the packet ones i've gotton and haven't use a electric beater good luck :fingerscrossed:

ditto..i have one but dont use it cos i dont wanna wake bub up lol

[mum2bubba]

Ok thanks for that, if it doesn't work it was only a $2 cake mix anyway.

[Roxy]

If you are going to bake it in the oven, it might just not rise as much.

As kids, mum always used to buy the no-name cake mixes and we'd just mix them up with a fork and cook them in the microwave. If we used the beaters, they'd rise too much and end up all through the microwave! (just a note - if you want to cook it in the microwave, just add a little extra milk to the mix, and that will help keep the cake moist, and stop it from turning into rubber)