I am making a cake today and the recipe says to "with a hand mixer or kitchen mixer for 30 minutes at medium speed" (see below for full instructions.) This recipe uses a white cake mix and the 10"x3" cake will then be cut into 4 layers. During assembly, the layers will be sprayed with rum. I started researching because I thought the 30 min mixing time must have been a typo. Based off this being a layer cake that will be soaked/dense, do you think the 30 minute mixing time is appropriate? I really appreciate any feedback you can provide. Thanks! Here are the instructions: 1. Pour half of the water into a mixing bowl. 2. Add eggs and oil. 3. Add the cake mix and whip for 2 minutes. 4. Scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula. 5. While mixing, add the other half of the water gradually over 1 minute. 6. Again, scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula. 7. Mix with a hand mixer or kitchen mixer for 30 minutes at medium speed. 8. Pre-grease a 10” x 3” cake pan with butter or nonstick spray and add the batter to the pan. 9. Bake the cake in a convection oven that’s been pre-heated to 300° F, on a low fan setting, for 1 hr. and 5 mins. 10. When the timer goes off, place a toothpick in the middle of cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Allow it to cool completely in the pan.

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