Cake Mix
This make-ahead cake mix has the convenience of store bought cake mixes without the preservatives! It can also be modified to be changed to any flavor.
Ingredients
Cake Dry Mix Ingredients:
- 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups white sugar
To Make Cake:
- 3 ½ cups Dry Mix
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
For Dry Mixes
- Add flour, baking powder, white sugar and salt to a large bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer to a half gallon mason jar and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.
For Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add Dry Mix, milk, eggs, butter and extract to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until combined, and beat for 4 minutes until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Divide the batter evenly between cake pans.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
The cake can be made chocolate by adding ½ cup cocoa powder. You can also use different flavored extracts to alter the cake taste!