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- cstironkat said… 78 @ July 20, 2009 11:11 AM
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I learned I can use these without butter. The recipes are on the website.
I was so surprised the other day when I received an email asking me if I would like to review Betty Crocker’s new Gluten Free Dessert Mixes. I couldn’t believe that a company as big as Betty Crocker would be interested in what I had to say about their desserts, but I was terribly flattered and very excited to try the mixes out.
I have such a big pet peeve about Matthew being invited to parties where the host or hostess doesn’t provide Matthew with food he can eat. I was not brought up that way and I would never consider inviting a guest, especially a child, to a party were I did not have something that they could also enjoy. For Matthew’s birthday we invited another child that had even more dietary restrictions than Matthew, but I made sure we had food the child could eat and cupcakes he could enjoy. You would not believe how happy this child was. He came in the house and asked me if it was true that he could eat off the buffet and that he would be able to eat the birthday cake. He absolutely beamed as I showed him all the food he could enjoy. It made me feel good to know that all of Matthew’s guests could partake of his party food.
So when I saw that Betty Crocker had created dessert mixes I was thrilled because Betty Crocker is a well trusted household name, and can be found in any super market. Now people that normally wouldn’t know what to offer Matthew as a dessert at a party can easily stop by their grocery store, pop down the baking isle and grab a box of Betty Crocker cake mix. They can easily make gluten free (and casein free) cupcakes, cookies or brownies, and Matthew, and other kids like him, could be part of the party.
Betty Crocker offers chocolate and vanilla cake, chocolate chip cookies and brownie mixes. The back of the box only gives gluten free directions, that is, they tell you to use butter, but their website gives butter free directions, which in all reality simply tells you to substitute Crisco for the butter in equal parts. I would like to see them put this on the box to make it easier for those of us that are also casein free, but it is such a great start. And some people that are not GFCF savvy may not realize these can be made casein free without explicitly being told.
I decided to try the vanilla cake mix and make cupcakes for the boys. They absolutely loved them. I iced some in vanilla and some in chocolate icing, and the boys have been asking for both. So to make them happy I have been cutting them in half and letting them share. I can’t wait to try out the chocolate chip cookie mix because it is extremely hard to find a good home baked gluten free/casein free cookie. The vanilla cake mix has a nice texture and a good taste, now all Betty Crocker needs to do is give us GFCF icing too!
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I would love to win! I follow your blog. And I'm looking on the web site for information and hitting a wall — says it's under maintenance. Are they soy free? The butter substitute they offer is NOT.
To be able to buy gluten free mixes in a regular grocery store is awesome! It will widen our selection considerably.
I am glad to know that all of the Betty Crocker® Gluten Free Dessert Mixes are Kosher!
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I would use the free Brownie Mix by serving individual slices with sliced peaces on top!
Well, I just learned that there was a such thing as gluton free cake mixes! I am amazed and excited at the prospect of making my husband a cake he can enjoy without worry!
This would great for husband he's a diabetic
I really like the Lemon Lover's Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting recipe. It uses the
NEW Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix with fresh lemon and lemon juice to create delicious cupcakes. My DH and kids really love just about anything citrus, and the fact that these mixes are gluten free is the answer to my prayers! After reading your review, I admittedly searched 3 of my local supermarkets and didn't see the Betty Crocker® Gluten Free Dessert Mixes stocked yet. Fingers crossed for a possible win and hoping that our local groceries line up the shelves soon! Thanks so much for an awesome review & giveaway!
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I was diagnosed with Celiac disease 4 years ago and I am always looking for good cake and bread mixes. This would be perfect for me.
I was surprised to find that these are on store shelves already as the website says "beginning in June 2009." I had no idea this product existed = hurray! Thanks for exposing us to this much needed new product and for the chance to win. I'm glad companies are waking up to the gluten-free market!!
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I didn't even know that Betty Crocker made gluten free cake mixes. Nobody in the family has to eat gluten free, but it is something I am very open to and interested in trying just to see how the taste differs.
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I would love to make the Gluten Free Marble Cake.
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I would use these for snacks in my household.
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What I learned is that they are made in a gluten free plant. This helps those with allergies or sensitivities
to gluten or wheat. I'd like to bake brownies, make pretzels and cakes.
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I am dieting and trying to loose weight but I miss my sweets and desserts. I would love to try the brownie mix.
Our 3 year old son is on a gluten free, dairy free diet. I would use the yellow cake mix to make his 4th birthday cake:)
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I'd use the gluten free cake mix on my birthday! I've heard that the gluten free cakes are delicious.
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I learned about the recipe for the Chocolate-Orange cake. That sounds delicious.
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oh by I would have a blast with this- the carrot cake and more- its nice to be able to afford gluten free and not have to order online or go to special places- seriously I would be making cakes more often now
looks really good this family is in , thank you
The Gluten-Free Brownie Mix interests me because it would be great for my son to be able to enjoy yummy brownies!
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i have a grandchild who has autism, and it is hard as there are 4 other children that are NT, he always feels left out when i bake, so i would use this for the whole family, it is awesome that betty crocker is puttin out these mixes, the only place ive seen such things is at the health food store and they are very expensive, CHEERS to betty!!
My husband has an allergy to gluten. These mixes would be great. I'd use the cake mixes to make him cakes on his bday!
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sounds wonderful
They are good for people who watch blood sugar levels.
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I would make the Chocolate-Orange Cake that uses the NEW Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix. It sounds heavenly.
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I would love to use the brownie and chocolate chip cookie mixes to make the Gluten Free Cookie-Brownie Bars.
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I didn't realize Betty Crocker had gluten free cake mixes. My 6 year old has gluten and soy allergies so if they don't contain soy we would love to try.
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There are multiple recipes using the mixes to keep your meals gluten free
I'd like to make a gluten free Marble Cake with the chocolate & yellow cake mix.
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There are no butter recipes
I learned that instead of butter you use vegetable shortning.
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Here is how I would use the Chocolate Cake mix (NO BUTTER RECIPE)
No Butter Instructions
Gluten Free Brownie Mix – No Butter Recipe
You will need:
* 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
* 2 Eggs
1. Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal pan or 325°F for dark or nonstick .pan. Grease (or use cooking spray) bottom of pan.
2. Stir Brownie Mix, oil and eggs in medium bowl until well blended (batter will be thick). Spread in pan.
3. Bake as directed below or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean; cool. To cut warm brownies easily, cut with plastic knife using short sawing motions. Store tightly covered.
Pan Size:
8” x 8”
9” x 9”
11” x 17”
Bake Time (in minutes):
28-31 26-30
23-26
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I'd like to try some of their other gluten free products. Thanks!
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I learned that gluten free cake mixes actually exist and that I want to see for myself if they taste the same.
I learned they have a yummy chocolate cake mix! My nephew was diagnosed with Celiac's disease a few years ago and it's definitely hard to find gluten free products in my area, I'm so glad a big company like Betty Crocker is getting on board with this!
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my son is autistic and on a GF diet – we would love to try!
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I would like to try the devil's food cake mix.
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My son has a friend on a very restrictive diet — allergic to both gluten and dairy — and these mixes would make it so easy to whip up a treat when he comes for a playdate! usually they just eat fruit — what a surprise it would be to whip up cookies or cupcakes that my son and his friend could both eat 🙂
I would use the chocolate mix to make chocolate orange cake. Thanks for the chance.
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I learned I can use these without butter. The recipes are on the website.
my roommate's allergic to gluten so i'd make her some treats!
Having an almost 71 yr old celiac/diabetic mom batteling 2 types of skin cancer that could be linked to years of not following a gluten free diet, I am so excited! I go for my 3rd Celiac test next week because it is 99% HEREDITY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS condition folks you cannot cheat or you skin may fall off like my mamas
Good to know the mixes are made in a gluten-free processing plant. I would love to try the Brownie Mix. Haven't had a good brownie since I stopped eating wheat gluten. Thanks.
The marble cake would be so yummy. I would love to try some gluten free cake to see if their is a difference in taste
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we have friends who's daughter has celiac disease and I'd love to be able to bake a dessert that she could eat!
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I am very excited about these mixes because my daughter has celiac disease and it is hard to find good treats for her.
My daughter has gone gluten free, and I went to some problems to find the ingredients to make her a cake for Mother's Day. I am tickled pink to know there will be cake mixes available (she is not a from scratch cook). I will be asking those at my local grocery when they plan to stock the Betty Crocker gluten free products.
I would make gluten free cookie brownie bars. It's a mix of the cookie mix and the brownie mix.
All flavors of Betty Crocker Ready-to-Spread Frosting will be labeled “gluten free” this Fall.
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All flavors of Betty Crocker Ready-to-Spread Frosting will be gluten free this fall!
I really want to make those Gluten Free Cookie-Brownie Bars. That sounds wonderful!
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I would use their Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix and brownie mix and make Cookie-Brownie Bars fro the family to enjoy as dessert.
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I learned that the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Dessert Mixes are all Kosher Pareve. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
i would use them to bake some goodies for my boys
It's good to know that the products are kosher and manufactured in a production line that is completely gluten free.
I learned that: They will be available to traditional grocery stores nationwide beginning in June 2009, so you should see them on shelves this Summer. If you can’t find them at your local store, please ask the manager to start carrying them! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hm, more gluten mixes than I though! Interesting, and yummm.
i didn't know betty crocker made these. wonderful
I didn't realize they also had cookie mixes. I loved the No Butter recipes. Thanks so much for this contest!
The mini-diva's bf is g-f and these would be great to make him treats like the GF Carrot Cake, the Brownie Ganache Torte with Raspberries and the Banana Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting. He would not feel like he was missing out.
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I'd use the Brownie Mix by:
Making the brownies warm, and putting ice cream on top. I love warm brownies and ice cream…YUM!
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I would take my dessert to my small group where one of the members is on a gluten free diet. It would be a nice surprise for her to be able to eat dessert.
I'd give these to by daughter who is allergic and can only eat gluten-free products. Thanks for this offer.
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the products are kosher and i love the recipes
the gluten free products are kosher. i'd bake them for my friend who's allergic and only eats gluten free products
I'd use the cookie mix to make Chocolate chip with walnut cookies, maybe add also some dried cranberries.
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I never knew that Betty Crocker made gluten free cake mixes. But now I do.
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Never knew they made this stuff!
It's great that the world at large is finally finding out how pervasive the gluten problem is. Thanks for the new product heads-up.
I learned that Betty Crocker actually makes gluten free products. Never knew that before!
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I learned that their frostings are also gluten-free!
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I would give these to my best friend who found out a few months ago she has celiac's disease.
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I would love to try these! Great for kids with autism!
I would use them for the family to see if it changes our appetites and eating habits. I have heard good things about altering our eating. Thank you
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When two Betty Crocker employees had the need for gluten free products, they realized the importance of developing a line of products for the general public.
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I am on a very strict diet due to illness, so I am excited to see that they are Kosher. I can trust that all the ingredients are pure!
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The product locator isn't at all helpful. It doen't list gluten free as one of the dropdown box categories and typing it in the search box just loops me around without telling me whether it is available in my area. Maybe, I will win and can try the samples!
Since my mother is diabetic, I'd make these for her.
I'd make the brownies and serve them with light ice cream!
I learned all Betty Crocker frostings will be labeled gluten-free this fall.
The Betty Crocker Gluten Free mixes are processed in a gluten-free facility; they are also all Kosher. Thanks!
frostings will all be labeled gluten-free in the fall. would love to try the carrot cake. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
i would love to win these! my daughter has problems with gluten so we would use these for general baking!
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I would use the mixes to make tasty snacks.
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