Cake mix and pie crust are not interchangeable as they serve different purposes and have different ingredients and textures.
Cake Mix: Cake mix is a pre-packaged dry mixture used for baking cakes. It typically includes flour, sugar, leavening agents, and sometimes flavorings. When mixed with other ingredients like eggs, oil, and liquid, it forms a batter that rises during baking to create a soft and fluffy cake.
Pie Crust: Pie crust, on the other hand, is a dough made specifically for pie-making. It typically consists of flour, fat (such as butter or shortening), water, and sometimes a bit of sugar and salt. The fat is cut into the flour to create a flaky texture, and when rolled out and baked, it forms a crispy and sturdy shell to hold pie fillings.
Since cake mix is meant to create a soft and fluffy texture, using it as a substitute for pie crust would not work well. The resulting crust would likely be too soft and cake-like, and it might not hold up to the weight and moisture of the pie filling.
If you're looking for a simple alternative to making pie crust from scratch, you can use store-bought pre-made pie crusts available in the refrigerated or frozen section of most grocery stores. These are designed specifically for pie-making and will give you the desired flaky and crispy crust for your pies. Alternatively, you can find recipes online for no-bake pie crusts that use ingredients like crushed cookies, graham crackers, or nuts for a different type of crust.