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Betty Crocker announces sugar-free cake-mixes

Betty Crocker announces sugar-free cake-mixes

Baking brand Betty Crocker has announced a ground-breaking addition to its much-loved portfolio; delicious, sugar-free cake mix.

Available in Betty Crocker’s iconic, great-tasting Chocolate and Vanilla, the innovative ‘Bake Smart’ range leverages the brand’s existing status as the leading player in the home baking arena with a 41% value share , whilst increasing choice and addressing the needs of health-conscious consumers.


The first-of-its-kind in the home baking space is backed with shopper in-store and online support as well as tactical social media influencer activity.

"This is truly a landmark moment for Betty! Bringing our revolutionary Sugar-Free Cake Mix to the market, proves yet again why we are the UK's number one baking brand," said JP Del Carmen, Head of Snacks and Baking UK at General Mills. "With the launch of our chocolate and vanilla variants, we're demonstrating to customers that reducing sugar doesn’t have to mean sacrificing great taste."

The Bake Smart range will begin a nationwide roll out soon.

Betty Crocker’s Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Mix - RRP £3
Betty Crocker’s Sugar Free Vanilla Cake Mix - RRP £3

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