Recipes Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations 4.1 (767) 656 Reviews 11 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 1 -9x13 inch cake Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 142 Calories 5g Fat 23g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved