Ingredients

Scale

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 box (5.1 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix (large size)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
¾ cup water
¾ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly blended.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, water, and vegetable oil to the dry mixture. Beat using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2–3 minutes, until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Pour Into Pan

Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.

Step 5: Bake

Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely if using a Bundt pan. If baked in a 9×13, you can cool and serve straight from the pan.

Notes

The addition of the vanilla pudding mix is what makes this cake incredibly moist and rich — it’s the secret weapon here. Make sure not to overmix the batter once everything is combined to keep the crumb tender.