Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations

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A convenient substitute for commercial mixes. Quick, easy, and yummy. Best of all, YOU control the ingredients!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 -9x13 inch cake

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs are formed. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.

  2. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. Variation for a White Cake: Prepare as for the basic cake except use 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs. Whites may be beaten separately and added for a lighter cake.

  4. Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.

  5. Variation for a Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to the basic cake mix.

  6. Variation for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Melt 1/2 cup butter in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Add 2/3 cup brown sugar, stirring into the butter. Arrange pineapple slices in the pan. Top with the basic (yellow cake) mix recipe. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, cool 5 minutes, and invert to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
5g Fat
23g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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