Homemade Cake Mix
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Homemade Cake Mix
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Homemade Cake Mix is an inexpensive, easy, and convenient alternative to store-bought mixes. You can bake so many delicious cakes using this mix as a base.
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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 Homemade Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup milk (see notes for high altitude baking adjustments)
- 3 egg whites
- 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
- When preparing the homemade cake mix, make the following adjustments:
- 3,000 feet: Decrease the baking powder in the mix by 1 1/2 teaspoons. Decrease the sugar by 1/3 cup.5,000 feet: Decrease the baking powder in the mix by 2 teaspoons, decrease the sugar by 1/2 cup. 7,000: Decrease the baking powder in the mix by 3 teaspoons, decrease the sugar by 3/4 cup.
- When preparing a cake from the cake mix, make the following adjustments:
- 3,000 feet: Increase the milk by 2 1/4 teaspoons.5,000 feet: Increase the milk by 1 1/2 tablespoons.7,000 feet: Increase the milk by 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition 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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