This was my first time making any cake from scratch, I have always used the boxed cakes. This was very easy to understand and follow even without a wire whisk, tabletop mixer, or handheld mixer, recipe came out perfectly. I used only shortening as the recipe was written that way. The only difference I made was I only baked the cake for 37 minutes. I had the intentions of checking it at that time but when I put the toothpick in it was already done. I was very impressed, I think this cake came out better than any boxed cake I have ever made! I am going to make a from scratch fresh strawberry frosting. Will definately be using this recipe again and again.

Reviewed On: Apr. 28, 2009