Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations

This homemade cake mix is an easy substitute for store-bought box mix and can make many flavors, including yellow, chocolate, pineapple, and spice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2.3333332538605 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.