DINETTE CAKE - THE BEST VANILLA CAKE EVER!

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During the summer I teach a baking and cooking camp to students from 2nd through 8th grade. At the end of cooking camp we teach the students some basics of baking and let them make a cake and then decorate it. This year my camp's head instructor found this recipe, so I can't take claim as my own even if i wish I could. :) It is...

Provided by Bethany Wiberg

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c sugar
2/3 c milk
1/3 c canola oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
BUTTERCREAM ICING
1/4 c butter (softened)
1/4 c shortening
3 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 - 2 Tbsp milk (1 to 2 depending on consistency that the icing is taking)

Steps:

  • 1. Cake Directions:
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
  • 3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 4. Gradually add to sugar mixture until blended.
  • 5. Pour into a greased 9 -in square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 6. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with fruit or ice cream if desired. Can make about 8 - 9 servings.
  • 7. Icing Directions:
  • 8. In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

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