In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar and salt. Mix well. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Put in a large air-tight container and store in a cool dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. Makes about 16 cups.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl combine basic cake mix and milk. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beaters. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in panss 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl combine basic cake mix and cocoa. Add 1/2 cup milk and beat at medium speedfor 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup milk, eggs, melted butter or margarine. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in panss 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks.
Frost with desired frosting.
White Cake
3 1/2 cups (18.25 ozs.) Basic Cake Mix
3 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl combine basic cake mix and milk. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beaters. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in panss 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks.
Frost with desired frosting.
Spice Cake
3 1/2 cups (18.25 ozs.) Basic Cake Mix
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Raisins, if desired
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a 15" x 10" pan. In a large bowl combine basic cake mix, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. In a small saucepan combine water, butter or margarine and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Add sour cream, eggs, 1/2 cup chopped nuts and raisins. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan.
