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Homemade cake mix in a bowl.
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Homemade Cake Mix

Homemade Cake Mix is an inexpensive, easy, and convenient alternative to store-bought mixes. You can bake so many delicious cakes using this mix as a base. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, Cake, cake mix
Servings: 5 cakes
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cake flour
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening

Instructions

For Homemade Cake Mix (makes 5 cakes)

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. See recipe notes for high altitude baking adjustments.
    A mixing bowl of Homemade cake mix with a whisk inside.
  • Cut in shortening using a fork, a pastry cutter, or your fingers. Store in an airtight container for 10-12 weeks.
    Homemade cake mix in a bowl.

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Notes

How to Store

  • Store your homemade mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry. It will keep for 10–12 weeks.
  • You can also freeze baked cakes for up to 3 months. Wrap layers in plastic wrap and foil, label them, then freeze. When ready to use, frost while frozen and let thaw for about 30 minutes.
Homemade cake mix in a ziplock bag with a label.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg