I’m a professional bakerthis cake is a revelation!

That’s not true at all.

I find them to be a reliable option at home when Im in a pinch.

Hoda Kotb Ritz Cracker Cake

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Possibly the ultimate boxed cake upgrade!

I reached formy favorite cake mixand got to baking.

I followedthe recipeas is.

Ritz crackers and yellow cake mix

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It calls for two boxes of yellow cake mix and a box of Ritz crackers.

I made the cake mixes in two separate bowls, following the instructions on the box.

I scraped the batters into two cake pans and baked them.

Hoda’s Ritz Cracker Cake

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See below for a picture of the four-layered majestic cake!

Why the Yellow Cake and Ritz Cracker Combo Works

This cake is a revelation.

The use of yellow cake mix is so smart.

Hoda’s Ritz Cracker Cake

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The crumbled crackers melted into the cake, yet the cake retained its fluffy texture.

(That’s why I swear by Ritz crackers as a base forChristmas cracker candy.)

Would peanut butter frosting work as well as Ritz crackers with creamy peanut butter?

Addingsalted caramelcould be too indulgent, or would it be just the right amount of indulgent?

I can’t wait to find out.