Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. 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. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
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