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Yellow Cake Made from Scratch

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"Very simple cake, anyone can make it. You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire."
Yellow Cake Made from Scratch Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 132 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2006 by Mel 
I was hesitant to try this recipe at first because of some of the bad reviews, but I am so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 17, 2006 by amasullo 
I found that if I used the amount of baking powder 3 1/2 tsp which it calls for, that is all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2006 by jeanar 
This recipe is perfect. It was light and moist. To all of you that this was a dense heavy cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2008 by madcook 
We were very pleased at how this cake turned out. This was my husband's first attempt at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2003 by KARA-S 
I use this recipe for birthday cakes or other special occasions and its always a hit. I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 5, 2008 by novice-chef-on-the-run 
i didn't get a bite, but everyone who took some said it was awesome I made this cake again one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 30, 2006 by TraciK 
This recipe is awesome! I doubled it and made an American Flag cake with it (with blueberry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2005 by journey 
My first time making a cake from scratch and it came out perfect. My husband loves it and he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2005 by BOOKMARKER 
DRY. DRY. DRY. I should have been skeptical when I noticed the ingredients not listed in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.69 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 22, 2003 by MSILVERBELLE 
This is a very flavorful cake. I've made this recipe three times. I, like others, have found... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Yellow Cake Made from Scratch

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139

  • Total Fat: 5.2g
  • Cholesterol: 27mg
  • Sodium: 181mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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