Homemade Cake Mix With Variations Recipe

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Homemade Cake Mix With Variations
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Directions:

  1. Place shortening in a large bowl; Cream 1/2 minute with mixer at medium speed;
  2. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl; cream another 1/2 minute at same speed.
  3. Add 4 cups sugar, 1 cup at a time. After each addition, cream 1 minute at medium speed.
  4. In separate bowl sift together 3 times flour, baking powder, salt, and 3-2/3 cups of sugar; sift last time into a clean bowl.
  5. Add 2 cups of sifted ingredients to shortening-sugar.
  6. Blend 1/2 minute at medium speed.
  7. Turn mixture into dry ingredients; blend until it looks like cornmeal, be sure all ingredients are well blended.
  8. TO STORE MIX: Measure mix into 6 equal parts; Spoon it lightly into measuring cup; Each part should be 3-1/2 cups; Place each part into a quart glass jar or zip-lock bags; Cover and store in a cool, dark place; When stored properly, mix stays fresh for up to a month; For longer shelf-life, store in the freezer.
  9. Each cake mix serving will make the following size of cake: 1 square cake 8x8x2 inches; 2 round layer cake pans - 8 inches; 1 loaf cake - 10x6-1/2x2 inches; 1 sheet cake - 12x8x1 inches.
  10. TO MAKE YELLOW CAKE WITH CAKE MIX: Use 3-1/2 Cup cake mix, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 medium eggs, and 3/4 cup milk; Place mix into a bowl; Make a well in center of mix; Add eggs, vanilla and all the milk to the mixture; Beat mixture 1 minute with electric mixer at low speed, scraping sides of bowl; Beat 2 minutes longer at same speed; Batter should be smooth and free of lumps; Pour into desired pans and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 - 40 minutes; Cake is done when it springs back up when pressed lightly in center.
  11. VARATIONS:.
  12. WHITE CAKE: Use 3 medium egg whites instead of whole eggs.
  13. SPICE CAKE: Add to the mix for cake: 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon cloves.
  14. ORANGE CAKE: Add 1 teaspoon grated orange rind to mix and use 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract in place of vanilla.
  15. CHOCOLATE CAKE: Add 2 extra tablespoons of milk; Stir liquid ingredients into mix until just blended; Add 2 squares of melted chocolate and blend into mixture; Continue mixing batter as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1000.53 Kcal (4189 kJ)
Calories from fat 511.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.89g 88%
Sodium 2199.54mg 92%
Potassium 3.2mg 0%
Total Carbs 129.21g 43%
Sugars 127.83g 511%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 426.1mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 513.16 Kcal (2148 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.18g 88%
Sodium 1128.12mg 92%
Potassium 1.64mg 0%
Total Carbs 66.27g 43%
Sugars 65.56g 511%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 218.5mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.8
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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