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Basic Cake Recipe Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/3 c. flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and white sugar. Cut shortening until fine crumbs and add. Mix 2 eggs, milk and vanilla and add to dry mixture.
Beat at low speed 1 minute. Then high 2 minutes, scraping bowl lots.
Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake preheated oven 350 degrees for 25 - 30 min.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10 plus
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes and baking time 25 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
variations: for chocolate cake add 1/4 c. cocoa powder prior to milk.
For spice cake and 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 ground cloves and 1/4 tsp. allspice

 

 

 

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