Basic Light Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 c. sifted cake flour or 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of electric mixer.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 74.2g 27% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 330.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1646.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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