Baking mix

Baking mix is a pre-combined preparation that contains the basic ingredients needed to make a wide variety of baked goods, such as cakes, sponges, muffins, and cookies. It generally includes flour, sugar, baking powder or baking soda, and sometimes other dry ingredients like cocoa powder or spices, depending on the variety.

Its origin is linked to the need to simplify and speed up the dessert preparation process in both home and professional kitchens. These commercial mixes began to gain popularity in the United States in the 20th century and are now widely used in many parts of the world, including Latin American countries.

Among the main properties of baking mix are the convenience and speed they offer, as they allow one to avoid measuring and combining multiple dry ingredients. Furthermore, they are usually formulated to ensure a good result in texture and flavor, making it easier even for those with little experience to achieve fluffy and tasty preparations.

In different regions of Latin America, they may also be known as cake mix, "queque" mix (Chile), or sponge cake pre-mix. These terms vary, but they all refer to the same type of product, designed to facilitate the preparation of desserts at home or in bakeries.