cake mixes from scratch and variations

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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.
• pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. bake in preheated 350 degree f oven (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes.
• 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.
• variation for a chocolate cake: add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.
• 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.
• 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.