BASIC CAKE MIX

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After preparing this basic cake recipe, you'll have enough mix to make three moist cakes. Try the white cake for an after-dinner delight or the spice cake for a short-on-time snack. -Fredrica Hanson, Neosho, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-3/4 cups shortening
3-1/2 cups sugar
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE CAKE:
3 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting of your choice
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR SPICE CAKE:
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended and crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: about 11 cups (enough for three cakes). , To prepare white cake: In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. Yield: 9 servings., To prepare spice cake: In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, eggs, milk and spices. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

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