Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations

Name: Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2.3333332538605 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Recipe by Janet

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

1 -9x13 inch cake

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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

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.
Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
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.
Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.
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.
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.