Homemade Cake Mix 7-1/2 c sifted flour 1 T salt 4-1/2 c sugar 2 T double acting baking powder 3/4 c cold butter
In very large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar and baking powder and mix well to blend. Cut butter into small pieces and place in food processor bowl along with 2 c flour mixture. Cover and process til mixture is very fine. Make sure that the butter is completely evenly distributed in the flour mixture. If it isn't, your cakes will have uneven texture and each will turn out differently. Return to bowl with remaining flour mixture and mix well using wire whisk. Divide cake mix into 3 equal portions (4 c. ea) by lightly scooping mix into measuring cups Level off with back of a knife. Place each portion into a qt glass jar or heavy duty zip lock plastic bags. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in freezer for up to 3 months. Each portion of cake mix will make two 8" cakes or one 13x9" cake. Make sure you measure flour correctly for this recipe. NEVER scoop flour using a measuring cup. SPOON flour into measuring cup FROM bag. Make sure that you follow directions for using mix, including beating times, to the letter. The gluten in flour has to develop a bit to form cake's structure. Butter needs to be dissolved in batter for best texture. Makes 3 cakes. Yellow Cake 4 c Homemade Cake Mix 2 t. vanilla 1/2 c. oil 3 eggs, 1 c milk Preheat oven 350 deg. Spray two 8" round cake pans OR one 13" x 9" cake pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour and set aside. Pour one portion of cake mix into large bowl. Make a well in center of mix and add vanilla, oil, eggs, and milk. Beat mixture 1 min with electric mixer at low speed til blended. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and beat 2 mins longer til batter is smooth. Pour into prepared pans Bake layer cakes 350 deg 20-30 mins, til cake springs back when pressed in center and begins to pull away from edges of pan. Bake 9" x 13" cake for 25-35 mins til the cake tests done. "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me" Proverbs 8:17. ~Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
