Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations

Cake Mixes from Scratch and Variations

by Katrina Hart 2 years ago
4.6 (10)
35 minutes
142.2 kcal
22.5 g carbs
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Description

A convenient substitute for commercial mixes. Quick, easy, and yummy. Best of all, YOU control the ingredients!

Ingredients
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1. For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs are formed. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.
  2. 2. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Variation for a White Cake: Prepare as for the basic cake except use 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs. Whites may be beaten separately and added for a lighter cake.
  4. 4. Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.
  5. 5. Variation for a Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to the basic cake mix.
  6. 6. Variation for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Melt 1/2 cup butter in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Add 2/3 cup brown sugar, stirring into the butter. Arrange pineapple slices in the pan. Top with the basic (yellow cake) mix recipe. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, cool 5 minutes, and invert to serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 -9x13 inch cake
calories: 142.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 22.5 g
protein: 2.1 g
saturated fat: 1.3 g
cholesterol: 16.3 mg
sodium: 143.9 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 13.1 g