Basic Cake Mix Recipe

Name: Basic Cake Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 3 egg whites; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Frosting of your choice; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Frosting of your choice

Servings: persons

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
3 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting of your choice
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Frosting of your choice

1
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.
2
about 11 cups (enough for three cakes).
3
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 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
4
9 servings.
5
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 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

994

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups shortening, 3-1/2 cups sugar, 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Basic Cake Mix falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic Cake Mix

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