Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations

Ingredients

• 2.33 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then on high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.