Homemade Cake Mix with Variations

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• Basic Dry Yellow Cake-Mix:
• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup instant non-fat dry milk powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• To Make Cake:
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

1. For Basic Dry Yellow Cake-Mix: Mix together flour, sugar, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt.
2. To Make Cake: Place Basic Dry Cake-Mix in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, oil, eggs and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.
3. Pour cake batter into two greased and floured 8 or 9-inch round cake pans or 1 (9x13-inch) pan.
4. Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Makes 1 (8 to 9-inch) two-layer cake or 1 (9 x 13-inch) cake.

Variations:

* For White Cake: Substitute 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs.
* For Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to Basic Dry Yellow Cake-Mix.
* For Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to Basic Dry Yellow Cake-Mix.