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Out of date cake mix question

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Kit1
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I have just found 2 boxes of cake mix lurking at the back of my cupboard (usually l am good at using things up). The use by dates are 6 month ago for 1 and almost 8 for the other. The packets have not been opened and they cupboard is dry and dark.

Would you use them or through them - they are brand ones eg Betty Crocker. l don't want to make and then have to bin it because it is off.

Many thanks
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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    I would use them- No problem.
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  • Stevie_Palimo
    Stevie_Palimo Posts: 3,306 Forumite
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    It should only be flour and a few other dry items in the mix so I would say no problems making them up, Remember sell by dates a legal obligation and are really a best before as stated so does not mean you cannot use the item it simply means may not be as good and also protects the Company's that make the items from being sued.


    Obviously there is exceptions to the rule here ie:- fish and fresh produce should be looked at carefully if the best before date has past.
  • atolaas
    atolaas Posts: 1,143 Forumite
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    Use them. They're just dry ingredients :D
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  • pm2326
    pm2326 Posts: 1,096 Forumite
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    Definitely use them up
  • Kit1
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    Thank you for all your replies - looks like l will be making cakes tomorrow :beer:
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  • allybee101
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    Go for it - as others have said, it's dry ingredients so nothing to go off. You might find they don't rise very well if there are raising agents (i.e. baking powder) in them as they lose their efficacy after a while, but it won't affect the flavour. Happy baking!
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  • Kit1
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    I used the Betty Crocker mix today and made muffins instead of one big cake and they seem to have risen and cooked ok so now we just have to eat them :rotfl:
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