CAKE MIXES FROM SCRATCH AND VARIATIONS
A convenient substitute for commercial mixes. Quick, easy, and yummy. Best of all, YOU control the ingredients!
Provided by Janet
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
BASIC CAKE MIX
After preparing this basic cake recipe, you'll have enough mix to make three moist cakes. Try the white cake for an after-dinner delight or the spice cake for a short-on-time snack. -Fredrica Hanson, Neosho, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended and crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: about 11 cups (enough for three cakes). , To prepare white cake: In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. Yield: 9 servings., To prepare spice cake: In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, eggs, milk and spices. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Nutrition Facts :
BASIC CAKE MIX BATTER
This recipe is from "Woman's Day" magazine, September 12, 2006. It is a very simple basic cake batter. You can add a variety of different things to make several different cakes.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer on high 3 minutes or until fluffy.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. On low speed, beat in flour in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions, just until blended, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 71.5, Sodium 72.4, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4
SIMPLE WHITE CAKE
This cake was sent home from our children's school. It is the simplest, great tasting cake I've ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes.
Provided by SCOTTOSMAN
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. For cupcakes, bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
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