Basic Cake Mix Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-3/4 cups shortening
3-1/2 cups sugar
5-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
4-1/2 tsp salt
additional ingredients for white cake:
3 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
frosting of your choice
additional ingredients for spice cake:
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
frosting of your choice

Directions:

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 near 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 near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. Yield: 9 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	549.24 Kcal (2300 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.62g	21%
Cholesterol	12.4mg	4%
Sodium	405.37mg	17%
Potassium	145.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	95.11g	32%
Sugars	15.98g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	7.75g	16%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	68.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	279.7 Kcal (1171 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.93g	21%
Cholesterol	6.31mg	4%
Sodium	206.44mg	17%
Potassium	74.05mg	3%
Total Carbs	48.43g	32%
Sugars	8.14g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	3.95g	16%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	34.9mg	7%

* 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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