Recipe for Cake Mix from the Mixes section.
Cake Mix3 1/3 cups shortening
5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
7 2/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
3 tablespoons salt
11 cups sifted all-purpose flour Place shortening at room temperature in a large mixing bowl. Cream 1/2 minute with mixer at medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Cream another 1/2 minute at same speed. Add 4 cups sugar, 1 cup at a time. After each addition, cream 1 minute at medium speed. Sift together 3 times, flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 2/3 cups of sugar. Sift last time into a clean mixing bowl. Add 2 cups of sifted ingredients to shortening-sugar. Blend 1/2 minute at medium speed. Turn mixture into dry ingredients. Blend until it looks like cornmeal. Be sure all ingredients are well blended. To Store Mix: Measure mix into 6 equal parts. Spoon it lightly into measuring cup. Each part should be 3 1/2 cups. Place each part into a quart glass jar or zip-type plastic bags. Cover and store in a cool, dark place; or place in a metal can, cover, and store in a cool place. When stored properly, mix stays fresh for up to a month. For longer shelf-life, store in the freezer. Yellow Cake 3 1/2 cups cake mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium eggs
3/4 cup milk Place mix into a 2-quart bowl. Make a well in center of mix. Add eggs, vanilla extract and all the milk to the mixture. Beat mixture 1 minute with electric mixer at low speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl to be sure all ingredients are mixed. Beat 2 minutes longer at same speed. Batter should be smooth and free of lumps. Pour into desired pans and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back up when pressed lightly in center. Variations: White Cake Use 3 medium egg whites instead of whole eggs. Spice Cake Add to the mix for cake: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cloves Orange Cake Add 1 teaspoon grated orange rind to mix and use 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract in place of vanilla extract. Chocolate Cake Add 2 extra tablespoons of milk. Stir liquid ingredients into mix until just blended. Add 2 squares of melted chocolate and blend into mixture. Continue mixing batter as directed. Yield: 1 (8-inch) square cake
2 (8-inch) round layer cake pans
1 (10 x 6 1/2 x 2-inch) loaf cake
1 (12 x 8-inch) sheet cake
We hope you enjoy your freshly made Cake Mix. This recipe came from Mixes's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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