Homemade Cake Mix
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4.9
Homemade Cake Mix
Description
Making Homemade Cake Mix involves mixing cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and shortening to form a balanced dry mix that facilitates consistent vanilla cake baking. The shortening is cut into the dry ingredients for even distribution and texture, resulting in a base that can be stored in an airtight container for up to 10-12 weeks for convenience.
To prepare a vanilla cake, the mix is combined with milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract, then poured into greased pans to bake at 375°F. The resulting cake has a delicate crumb and rises well due to the included baking powder. Baking until a toothpick inserted comes out clean ensures proper doneness.
This mix is ideal for making multiple cakes with consistent results, suitable for parties or gatherings. It pairs well with various frostings, and the recipe notes include altitude-based adjustments to baking powder, sugar, and milk for consistent performance in different environments.
Frosting the cooled cake and optionally adding sprinkles completes the presentation for serving. This homemade mix provides a foundation that can be adapted for various cake flavors beyond vanilla by adding complementary ingredients.
Ingredients
For Homemade Cake Mix
- 8 cups cake flour
- 6 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
For Vanilla Cake
- 3 1/3 cups cake mix homemade
- 3/4 cup milk (see notes for high altitude baking adjustments)
- 3 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- frosting we use our Chocolate Buttercream recipe
Instructions
For Homemade Cake Mix (makes 5 cakes)
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. See recipe notes for high altitude baking adjustments.
- Cut in shortening using a fork, a pastry cutter, or your fingers. Store in an airtight container for 10-12 weeks.
For Vanilla Cake (15 servings)
- Combine Homemade Cake Mix and milk. Whisk until well combined or use an electric mixer.
- Add egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Pour into two greased, 8-inch cake pans or one greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Let cool completely and then frost.
- Add sprinkles if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Adjust baking powder and sugar in the cake mix according to elevation for best results: reduce both at higher altitudes per specified amounts.
- When baking cake from the mix at elevation, increase milk as noted to maintain moistness and texture.
- Store the homemade cake mix in an airtight container to retain freshness for up to 10-12 weeks.
- Use room-temperature egg whites and milk to ensure proper mixing and consistent cake texture.
- Bake cakes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean to avoid under- or over-baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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