{"id":28198,"date":"2018-04-12T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=28198"},"modified":"2021-01-22T21:19:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T07:19:03","slug":"review-duncan-hines-funtastic-color-changing-vanilla-cake-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2018\/04\/12\/review-duncan-hines-funtastic-color-changing-vanilla-cake-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Duncan Hines Funtastic Color Changing Vanilla Cake Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Duncan<\/p>\n

My inner kid could not resist when I learned Duncan Hines launched a Perfect Size for 1 Funtastic (yes, this is actually on the packaging) Color Changing Cake!<\/p>\n

I particularly love products that I can sarcastically hashtag #Adulting and #PeakAdulthood. This cake is the perfect instance of such because I can eat two for dinner without anyone judging me. Yes, I am completely aware this was probably created for small humans and their fun after-school snack\/activity with Dad, Mom, or sitter. But, hey I\u2019m living my best life over here. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, I read the instructions after<\/em> I left the grocery store, so I didn\u2019t read the part about needing three tablespoons of apple juice. Ugh. I could see apple juice easily being a staple item for a household with a small human, but there are none in mine! I was also irked by the thought of having to buy an entire bottle for three tablespoons. However, I was pleased to find a much more manageable 10-ounce bottle at Kroger.<\/p>\n

\"Duncan<\/p>\n

I pulled out one of the individual pouches and was surprised by the robustness of the packaging. I was thinking it would be paper, like a hot chocolate pouch, but I guess they\u2019re serious about protecting the color changing magic. When I opened it, the contents looked and smelled like an unassuming vanilla powder.<\/p>\n

As soon as I dropped in the first tablespoon of apple juice, I was delighted to see the white powder change to pink! Cue the Toy Story Aliens\u2019 \u201cOOOOOO.\u201d Nowhere online or on-pack indicated when<\/em> the Funtastic was going to happen, so I didn\u2019t expect it so early! <\/p>\n

But after some more mixing, the batter started to look like an unappetizing Pepto-Bismol pink. To compare, I also started a second mug with water instead of apple juice. The water version was also pink, but slightly less Pepto-like. It was also easier to mix. The powder seemed to congeal better versus sticking all over the sides of the mug. <\/p>\n

\n\"Duncan<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Apple juice (rear) Water (front)<\/div>\n

<\/small><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Out of the microwave, the cakes looked like pink Play-Doh. It was so convincingly Play-Doh-like because of the slight sheen from the steam that I almost thought I could smell that signature musk. But, it was just my mind playing tricks; it still smelled like vanilla! <\/p>\n

\n\"Duncan<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
With apple juice<\/div>\n

<\/small><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\n\"Duncan<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
With water<\/div>\n

<\/small><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It was also like eating a classic vanilla cake. It had a wonderful fluffy texture, wasn\u2019t too sweet, and didn\u2019t have a weird aftertaste. The water version was a bit fluffier and slightly less sweet than the apple juice version, which I preferred. So, if you don\u2019t have apple juice handy, water will work fine! <\/p>\n

\n\"Duncan<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Water (left) Apple juice (right)<\/div>\n

<\/small><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

I am impressed with Duncan Hines. They\u2019ve institutionalized mug cakes and have made them foolproof. If you\u2019re looking for any easy snack, meal, or dessert for yourself (or your booger monsters), this Funtastic color changing cake should make your short list! <\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 pouch \u2013 250 calories, 50 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 360 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 24 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $2.99
\nSize:<\/b> 4-pack
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Kroger
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Mug cake done right! Peak adulting. So fluffy! Works well with water also.
\nCons:<\/b> Definitely not pretty – Pepto and Play-Doh pink.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My inner kid could not resist when I learned Duncan Hines launched a Perfect Size for 1 Funtastic (yes, this is actually on the packaging) Color Changing Cake! I particularly love products that I can sarcastically hashtag #Adulting and #PeakAdulthood. This cake is the perfect instance of such because I can eat two for dinner […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1440],"tags":[1666],"class_list":["post-28198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-duncan-hines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27649,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2018\/03\/16\/spotted-on-shelves-duncan-hines-perfect-size-for-1-funtastic-color-changing-cake-mix\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":0},"title":"SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 Funtastic Color Changing Cake Mix","author":"Marvo","date":"March 16, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"With the unicorn trend we've been seeing, I'm surprised this was not called Unicorn Cake. (Spotted by Chelsea C at Ralph's.) If you\u2019re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found it\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Spotted on Shelves"","block_context":{"text":"Spotted on Shelves","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/spotted-on-shelves\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Color-Changing-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Color-Changing-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Color-Changing-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":21584,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/03\/30\/review-duncan-hines-perfect-size-for-1-cake-mixes-confetti-cake-and-chocolate-lovers-cake\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":1},"title":"REVIEW: Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 Cake Mixes (Confetti Cake and Chocolate Lover’s Cake)","author":"Adam","date":"March 30, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"It goes without saying that the internet has given us many beautiful things. Memes, for instance, provide a necessary distraction from work, school, or the ads at the beginning of YouTube videos. Likewise, I\u2019m not sure if I could survive a day without having my lame Baltimore Orioles spring training\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Reviews"","block_context":{"text":"Reviews","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/reviews\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 Funtastic Confetti Cake Mix","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Confetti-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Confetti-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Funtastic-Confetti-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":21314,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/02\/28\/spotted-on-shelves-duncan-hines-perfect-size-for-1-mixes\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":2},"title":"SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 Mixes","author":"Marvo","date":"February 28, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"So I guess these weren't REALLY the \"perfect size.\" By the way, there are 18 varieties. (Spotted by Carla and Chibi at Walmart and Dave C at Hy-Vee.) If you\u2019re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Spotted on Shelves"","block_context":{"text":"Spotted on Shelves","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/spotted-on-shelves\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dhperfectsize1-600x405.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dhperfectsize1-600x405.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/dhperfectsize1-600x405.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":34887,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2019\/02\/18\/spotted-duncan-hines-perfect-size-for-1-oreo-chips-ahoy-and-honey-maid-cake-mixes\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":3},"title":"SPOTTED: Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 Oreo, Chips Ahoy, and Honey Maid Cake Mixes","author":"Marvo","date":"February 18, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"I look forward to eating these alone with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on them. (Spotted by Erin K at Hy-Vee.) Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you\u2019re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Spotted on Shelves"","block_context":{"text":"Spotted on Shelves","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/spotted-on-shelves\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Candy-Coated-Chocolates-Chocolate-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Candy-Coated-Chocolates-Chocolate-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Candy-Coated-Chocolates-Chocolate-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Candy-Coated-Chocolates-Chocolate-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duncan-Hines-Perfect-Size-for-1-Candy-Coated-Chocolates-Chocolate-Cake-Mix.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":39640,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2019\/09\/19\/spotted-duncan-hines-mug-cakes\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":4},"title":"SPOTTED: Duncan Hines Mug Cakes","author":"Marvo","date":"September 19, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"These Duncan Hines Mug Cakes are the perfect size for 1. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.) Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you\u2019re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Spotted on Shelves"","block_context":{"text":"Spotted on Shelves","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/spotted-on-shelves\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Duncan-Hines-Lemon-Mug-Cakes.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Duncan-Hines-Lemon-Mug-Cakes.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Duncan-Hines-Lemon-Mug-Cakes.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Duncan-Hines-Lemon-Mug-Cakes.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Duncan-Hines-Lemon-Mug-Cakes.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":50183,"url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2022\/02\/18\/spotted-duncan-hines-epic-birthday-cake-and-chocolate-chip-sandwich-cookie-kits\/","url_meta":{"origin":28198,"position":5},"title":"SPOTTED: Duncan Hines EPIC Birthday Cake and Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookie Kits","author":"Marvo","date":"February 18, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"The number of Duncan Hines EPIC kits is getting epic. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)","rel":"","context":"In "Spotted on Shelves"","block_context":{"text":"Spotted on Shelves","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/category\/spotted-on-shelves\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Duncan Hines EPIC Birthday Cake Cookie Kit","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dhepicbccookkit.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dhepicbccookkit.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dhepicbccookkit.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]}],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28198\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}