Unprepared - 5 Lbs. Mix 5 Cups (40 oz) Water (70°F to 75°F) 1. Pour 1/2 of the total water into mixing bowl; add cake mix. 2. Mix in low speed * using a paddle for 2 minutes. 3. Add remaining water gradually over 1 minute while mixing in low speed. 4. Scrape bowl and paddle. 5. Mix in low speed * for 2 minutes 6. Scale batter into greased and floured or paper-lined baking pans. For muffins or layer cakes fill 2/3 full and adjust oven temperature and bake time. 7. Bake at 350 degree F for 30 to 35 minutes in a standard oven **. (For convection oven bake at 300 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. *Low speed is first speed on a 3 speed mixer and second on a 4 speed mixer. **Baking time may require adjustment depending on the oven and oven load.