Master Cake Mix

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Master Cake Mix is a versatile, homemade blend of sifted cake flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and shortening, ideal for baking a variety of cakes and pastries. Its rich, buttery flavor and fluffy texture make it perfect for bakers seeking a convenient, from-scratch base for numerous desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 9 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1/4 cup double-acting baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 2 1/3 cups shortening

Instructions

  1. Sift the cake flour, double-acting baking powder, salt, and sugar to blend.
  2. Stir the mixture three times to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or electric mixer until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Store the mixture in a covered container at room temperature for future use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

348 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 32.3g 12% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 12342.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 95mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 1484.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 27% DV

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

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