Simple Mills Review

Simple Mills: Vanilla Cake Review and Giveaway

Simple MillsWe are coming upon the season of baking and the decorating of the baked treasures. I recall one year I bought a bunch of cookie decorating supplies for a party we were intending to attend. Once we arrived we were told that the little boy had gluten sensitivities and since we could not verify the origins of the supplies we had to err on the side of caution and not decorate.

This particular experience got me thinking, and as disappointed as I was after all my preparations, I began thinking how disappointed that little boy would have been to be left out. I wish I knew then what I know now about gluten, sensitivities and the true holiday spirit.

Since we are upon that season once again, I began looking for companies that were as simple on ingredients as possible, mostly with the goal of not excluding anyone in cookie decorating. I was thrilled when I discovered Simple Mills, and their simple mixes. When I reached out they were generous enough to send me a sample of their mixes, as I still want flavor with my treats.

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Simple Mills. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

I received the Simple Mills Vanilla Cake made of Almond Flour. I decided to make the cake as a trial run before I dive in and purchase the ingredients needed for decoration cookies. The first thing that I noticed was that the mix is made of only 6 ingredients including almonds, Organic Coconut Sugar, Arrowroot Powder, Organic Coconut Flour, Baking Soda and Sea Salt – that is ALL!

Inside of bagWhen you open the package, you find the dry mix and are required to add only a couple of ingredients (eggs, water, oil and vanilla). I added the wet and mixed the ingredients, the batter was not lumpy and poured easily into the glass pan I used to bake my cake in. The instructions recommended to bake the cake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. I cooked mine at 350 degrees, but only needed 27 minutes to achieve the brown I got. I removed the cake from the pan when the cake had cooled and when I cut into the cake, it was crunchy on the side and moist in the center – almost a perfect bake!

While I did not know what to expect with such a simple mix that is Paleo-Friendly, Grain Free, Dairy Free (before egg addition), Soy Free, Low Carb, Gluten-Free and Non-GMO. I am very happy to say that it passed the taste test on this side, and I am going to be making some “Simple” cookies for the decorating.

Jason is going to make a lemon icing tomorrow for this cake, I will update in the comments how it come out. I encourage you all to look into Simple Mills and purchase some mixes for your home – I PROMISE you will love them!

Simple Mills has mixes such as Artisan Bread Mix, Banana Muffins Mix, Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Chocolate Muffin & Cake Mix, Pancake & Muffin Mix, Pizza Dough Mix, Pumpkin Muffin Mix and Vanilla Cake Mix.

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GIVEAWAY: Simple Mills is offering a 2 mix pack for my readers! (1) lucky winner will be selected at random to win a box each of pizza dough and pancake & waffle mix. This is a $15.98 value! I will be randomly choosing 1 person on January 7th (1/7/2016) to receive the simple mixes!  Open to residents in the US only. To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by DealsAmongUs by email and prize will be fulfilled by Simple Mills. Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will choose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

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76 thoughts on “Simple Mills Review”

  3. Cheryl

    My favorite holiday treat is Italian Wedding Cookies (aka Cocoa Wedding Cakes or Snowball Cookies).

  7. Jason Strickland

    My favorite holiday treat is my grandmother’s Divinity Fudge!

  8. Debra S

    My fav holiday treat is some of the cookies we only make at Christmas. MOST of all the Pecan Crescents. OH my the buttery melty goodness.. if I made them all the time I’d be fat.

  9. kelly nicholson

    What is your favorite holiday treat?

    pumpkin pie with cream man…where ya been?

  10. Amy Jones

    My favorite holiday treat is my former mother in law’s mint dessert. Chopped mint candies, cookie crust, whipped cream, delicious!

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  14. Patricia Hoffmeister

    I have tried many times to make pizza dough. It just doesn’t work. Would like to give this a try.

  16. jenny stratton

    I don’t have a favorite I love making lots of cookies and candies for Christmas and cupcakes are always good anytime of year.

  17. Mary Beth Elderton

    My favorite holiday treat is my grandmother’s recipe for Sweet Potato Pie

  18. Ashley C

    I love to have martha washington balls! I always make them at christmas, and they may have another name other parts of the country! They are coconut/sweetened condensed milk balls dipped in chocolate! yummy!

  21. Crystal Gomez

    I’m a huge cookie fan, I’ve already been using the holidays as an excuse to eat more cookies!

  22. Terri Irvin

    My favorite Christmas treat is a Swedish cookie called a Pepparkakor (Ginger cookie).

  25. Carrie Edmunds

    My favorite holiday treat is onion wraps because it is the only time I eat them all year.

  42. Stephanie Larison

    My fave holiday treat is sugar cookies decorated by my kids.

  44. susan smoaks

    my favorite holiday treat is the pumpkin roll. it is delicious.

  49. Amy Deeter

    My favorite holiday treat is peanut butter cookies with Hershey kiss on top

  68. Elizabeth Ray

    Toss-up between my mother-in-law’s peanutbutter fudge and her turtles. (If I had to choose only one (!) I’d have to say the fudge.)

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