11/14/08

All-Purpose Cake Mix


All-Purpose Cake Mix
Ive been using these for years. They are from the make a mix cookbook.

10 cups all-purpose flour
6 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cornstarch
5 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening

In a large sifter, combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Sift, in batches, into a large bowl. Use a pastry blender or a heavy-duty mixer to blend in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal in texture. Spoon into a 20-cup container with a tight-fitting lid. Seal container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. Makes about 17 cups ALL-PURPOSE CAKE MIX.Description: "Use this mix as you would a packaged cake mix."Yield: "17 cups"
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This makes:

Elegant White Cake3 1/2 cups Basic Cake Mix
3/4 cup milk
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease and flour two 8" round pans. Combine Basic Cake Mix and milk in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beaters. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, till a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks. Frost as desired.
Yield: "1 cake"

And this:
Sunny Yellow Cake
3 1/3 cups Basic Cake Mix
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs -- well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease and lightly flour two 8" round pans. In a large bowl, combine Basic Cake Mix and milk. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beaters. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, till a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks. Frost as desired.
Yield: "1 cake"

1 comment:

  1. Oh this is great! I love making cake from scratch and love the basic recipe! Thanks for sharing it!

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