Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 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.
2. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs are formed.
3. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.
4. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
5. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Variation for a White Cake:

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

Variation for a Chocolate Cake:

1. Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.

Variation for a Spice Cake:

1. 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:

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

 


 


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