Ingredients:
10 cups flour
6 cups sugar
1 1/3 Tbsp. salt
5 1/2 Tbs. double acting baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening

Preparation:

1. Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Put 2 cups of the flour mixture in a food processor together with shortening. Process until mixture is very fine.
2. Add remaining flour mixture and stir well. Divide into four equal portions (1 portion = about 4 cups). Store in covered jar in cool dry place. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.



Each portion of cake mix (about 4 cups) will make two 8″ cakes or one 13×9″ cake.



To make a cake:

YELLOW CAKE:
4 cups cake mix
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk

1. Place mix into a 2 quart bowl. Make a well in center of mix. Add eggs, vanilla, butter and milk to the mixture. Beat mixture 1 minute with electric mixer at low speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl to be sure all ingredients are mixed. Beat 2 minutes longer until batter is smooth and free of lumps.
2. Pour into 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.

Variations:

WHITE CAKE: Instead of whole eggs use 4 medium egg whites.

SPICE CAKE: Add to the mix for cake: 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.

ORANGE CAKE: Add 1 teaspoon orange zest to mix and use 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract instead of vanilla.

CHOCOLATE CAKE: Add 2 extra tablespoons of milk, 2 squares of melted chocolate and 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder and blend into mixture.

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