Basic cake mix

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsCake Flour
¼cupBaking Powder
cupVegetable Shortening
6cupsSugar
teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until the mixture is as fine as cornmeal. Put in a large airtight container.

Label as Basic Cake Mix and store in a cool dry place. Use with 10 to 12 weeks.

Makes about 16 cups of mix.