Thirty Minute Yellow Cake Recipe
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Thirty Minute Yellow Cake

By: Lori 
"This is a good substitute for a boxed yellow cake mix in recipes calling for a yellow cake as a base."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (78)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 inch layer cake or 9x13 inch sheet cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan, or two 9 inch round pans.
  2. Cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Add the flour, milk, and vanilla, and beat to a soft smooth batter.
  3. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 253 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by DANHARGRAVE   view full review
I give this 4 stars on the condition that you add an additional egg. I mixed this recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by THOMJANICE   view full review
The batter tastes just like yellow cake. I think this recipe and others like it are rating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by naywayne   view full review
I did as other suggested(using 3 eggs), cake came out just good, the 2nd time I added 1 box...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by KYMMIEPOO   view full review
Not very tasty, and does not make good cupcakes. I have my own bakery business and I do not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Mallory   view full review
***IMPORTANT NOTE!*** Simply use self- rising flour, follow the instructions, and don't beat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by LITLROMAN   view full review
I tried this recipe following DANHARGRAVE'S recommendations. I only used 2 eggs and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by mpk   view full review
Made this recipe twice- once exactly as written and second time substituting butter for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2003 by EBIRKHOL   view full review
The cake was very heavy and dense.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by mommyjenny74   view full review
I made this recipe into cupcakes, and took them to a picnic. They were devoured! My nieces and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Juliana   view full review
This turned out perfectly, and tasted just like yellow cake from a box. I did use 3 eggs based...

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