How to Make Pie Crust from Cake Mix
Are you a pie baker? It seems that many bakers have a specialty, perhaps cake decorating or cookie baking. I enjoy baking pies but don’t take the time to make them except on the holidays.
While I love the traditional pie crust, and even graham cracker crust, during a recent to Duncan Hines headquarters I learned about a new pie crust made from a cake mix. It’s super easy to make and taste really good too!
Note — This pie crust is to used for fillings that do NOT need to be baked. This is a pre-baked pie crust.
The flavor combinations are endless. Today I’m using a yellow cake mix and paring it with pumpkin mousse for a Fall treat.
Let me show you how easy it is to make this cake mix pie crust…
To make the Cake Mix Pie Crust you will need a cake mix, 1 whole egg, 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon butter.
Sift cake mix: This step is not totally necessary, but I have found it helps a lot in combining the cake mix. I actually sift every cake mix I use (this is my go to sifter!), even when I’m baking cupcakes.
Ingredients: Add the eggs and butter
Combine: Mix the pie crust until the mixture begins to stick together.
Knead: Turn the mixture onto the counter and gently knead until all the ingredients are combined. You can now wrap it in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill or use right away. It’s best to chill though. I chilled mine for about 15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Rolling: Sprinkle the counter with a small pinch of flour and roll out the pie crust (make sure you have a rolling pin). You can make small pies like I did this time (this is a great set for all sized pies!), or divide dough in half and make 2 regular pie crusts.
Mini Pumpkin Mousse Pie with Meringue (using Yellow Cake Mix)
Turtle Cheesecake Pie (using Chocolate Cake Mix)
How to Make Pie Crust from Cake Mix
Change the flavor of your pies by using a cake mix. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com
Ingredients
- Cake Mix - any flavor
- 1 whole egg
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- Turn dough out onto a slightly floured counter and knead until well combined
- Wrap in plastic and chill at least 15 minutes
- Divide in half and roll out dough
- Place in pie pan, prick bottom with fork
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes for full size pie
- Bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes for mini pies
Notes
Pie crust to be used as an already baked pie shell
Recipe from Chef Joe at Duncan Hines
Linking to…Gooseberry Patch
How do you keep your sanity replying to so many already answered questions in your recipe post.
🙂 I don’t mind.
-Liz
I am new at making pies when you bake the pie crust do you add the pumpkin with it?
Hi Tonia, this pie crust is for fillings that do not need to be baked. Bake the crust, let it cool, and then add your filling.
Pumpkin filling typically would need to be baked, but there are ice box pumpkin pies that do not need to be baked.
Hope that helps!
-Liz
I wish it had been clearer at the top of this that this is only to be used for unbaked pies. I saw the picture of it being rolled out and made a wrong assumption.
I’ll have to rethink my filling, I guess. Woops!
Hi Sylvia, sorry you had trouble. I will make note on the post.
-Liz
What a fun idea! I think this would be a great crust for mini pie and tart pans that I want to try out. I might even end up as a Pintesting blog post.
You are so gracious…you answered the question over and over…and in your recipe you clearly say bake the crust first and then fill it with a fiĺling that does not need to be baked…I would just have said…read the recipe
Said this makes 2 crusts but when I called duncan hines, they said it only made 1.
Hi Shelley, I think it depends on the size of your pie pan. This recipe is directly from Duncan Hines, you can see the recipe here > https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/pies-tarts/Duncan%20Hines%C2%AE/cake-mix-pie-crust/ It says to divide the dough in half, which means you get 2 crusts from one recipe. I think either way, give it a try and see how many crusts you get.
~Liz
Has anyone ever tried to make fried pies with this recipe?
Oh thank you for sharing this great idea, hope it comes good when I try it, as I always make mine from scratch.
Have a lovely week.
FABBY
What a great idea! I’d never thought of using a cake mix for a pie crust!
Great idea! I’m always looking for new ways to use a cake mix, and this seems so much easier than making a traditional pie crust. I can’t wait to try it.
I’ve heard about this technique but haven’t tried it yet. Thanks for sharing and I also sift cake mix.
I never would’ve thought to make a pie crust from a cake mix. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!