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Basic Cake Mix And Variations

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For a Yellow Cake: Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening until fine crumbs are formed. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl frequently.

Pour batter into greased and floured 9×13 inch pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Variation for a White Cake: Prepare as for the basic cake except use 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs. Whites may be beaten separately and added for a lighter cake.

Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.

Variation for a Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to the basic cake mix.

Variation for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Melt 1/2 cup butter in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Add 2/3 cup brown sugar, stirring into the butter. Arrange pineapple slices in the pan. Top with the basic (yellow cake) mix recipe. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, cool 5 minutes, and invert to serve.

Berry Bliss Cake

This is an easy dessert which uses fresh berries and creamy pudding layered between slices of pound cake. Great dessert for a summertime gathering.

3/4 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling
1 1/2 cups thawed Whipped Topping, divided
2 cups mixed raspberries and sliced strawberries
1/4 cup blackberries
1 pkg. (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake
1/4 cup orange juice

1. Beat milk and dry pudding mix 2 min. or until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the Whipped Topping. Combine berries
2. Cut cake into three layers; brush with juice. Reserve 1/2 cup of berries. Stack cake layers on serving plate, filling each layer with half each of the pudding mixture and remaining berries. Top with remaining Whipped Topping and reserved berries. Cover loosely with foil.
3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Serves 8

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*recipe source and image source

– Kraft http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/berry-bliss-cake-106367.aspx#