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Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations

Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 30 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 🌾 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🍚 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • ½ cup shortening
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

3

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

4

Add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then on high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.

5

Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

143

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 For a fluffier texture, ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing.Avoid overmixing the batter as it may lead to a dense cake.Consider adding variations like cocoa powder or food coloring to create chocolate or themed cakes.