Baking Mix Recipes

Each bag of our Baking Mix starts includes easy-to-follow directions and is super versatile, too. Just add in a few kitchen staples like eggs, butter and dairy plus a few extra mix-ins to create your own custom creations. Our products are produced in a commercial facility. 

Even if you’re a baking newbie our mix will have you feeling like a top-tier pastry chef…just add a few simple ingredients, and voila! You’ve got yourself a batch of mouth-watering baked goods!

Baking Mix Recipes

Cupcake Baking Mix

Basic Recipe

Cupcake Baking Mix
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. unsalted butter
2 eggs
2/3 c. buttermilk or milk
2 tsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place oil, butter, eggs and vanilla in mixer.
3. Add the bag of baking mix.
4. Let batter rest 15 minutes, beat again. Pour into cupcake liners and fill 2/3 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Add: 1/3 c. cocoa powder, 1/3 c. sugar, 2 Tbsp. hot coffee.

Pumpkin Bars

Add 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1 c. pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) and top with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Muffin Mix

Basic Recipe

Baking Mix
6 Tbsp. oil or melted butter
1 egg
2/3 c. buttermilk or milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin pan with liners.
2. Pour Muffin Mix into bowl or mixer and add dry ingredients.
3. Add wet ingredients and mix together until just combined.
4. Let batter rest 15 minutes, beat again.
5. Pour into liners and fill 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 20 – 23 minutes.

Banana Muffins

Add: 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. clove, 1 c. mashed bananas, reduce buttermilk to 1/3 c.

Basic Recipe

Baking Mix
2/3 c. butter
1 egg
1 Tbsp. milk or sour cream
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

Step 1: Prep
Place butter and eggs in mixer and cream together until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Cookie Mix
Add in the cookie mix and mix together until combined.
Step 3: Roll out, Chill and Cut Out Shapes
Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/4″ or desired thickness. Place onto half-sheet pan and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.
Step 4: Bake & Decorate
Bake cookies at 350° for 10-12 minutes (oven times may vary). Once cookies have cooled decorate with royal icing. Let cookies dry 6-8 hours.

Basic Recipe

Baking Mix
2/3 c. butter
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

Step 1: Make cookie batter
Beat together butter and egg. Add Cookie Baking Mix and additional ingredients. Add any additional mix-ins like nuts or toffee bits.
Step 2: Chill cookie dough
Scoop into cookie pucks. Chill batter 30 minutes up to overnight.
Step 3: Bake
Pre-heat oven to 350° and bake for 13 – 15 minutes.

Scone Mix

Basic Recipe

Scone Baking Mix
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter (cold)
1 egg
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

Step 1: Make scone batter
Pour Scone Baking Mix into mixer or food processor. Add additional ingredients.
Step 2: Chill batter
Shape into a round disk about 1-2″ thick.. Chill 30 minutes up to overnight.
Step 3: Bake
Pre-heat oven to 350° and bake for 13 – 15 minutes.

Cranberry Orange Scones

Add: 1/4 c. sugar, 2 Tbsp. orange zest, 2 Tbsp. orange juice, 1 1/2 c. fresh or dried cranberries, 1/2 tsp. cardamom or nutmeg. Top with a simple glaze: 1/2 c. confectioners sugar, 1 Tbsp. orange zest, 1 T. orange juice, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla.

Buttercream Mix

Basic Recipe

Buttercream Mix
1 c. unsalted butter (room temp)
2 Tbsp. cream or milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Basic Directions

Step 1: Mix wet ingredients
Mix together the butter and eggs, add in vanilla.
Step 2: Add wet ingredients
Add in powdered sugar, meringue powder, and cream and mix on medium speed about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add color (optional)
Portion out into small bowls and add dye-free, natural food gel color. Add water in by the teaspoon to get desired consistency.
Step 4: Store
Store in sealed containers on the counter 2-3 days, fridge up to 2 weeks, or freezer 6 months.

ABOUT US...Vintage Baked Modern is a specialty baking company located in Valparaiso, Indiana selling grab-n-go and baking products for 12+ years in grocery stores, cafes, micro-markets throughout the Midwest. All products are natural, handcrafted and made fresh to order in a commercial kitchen. Gluten-free products are made in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.

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