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Thirty Minute Yellow Cake


"This is a good substitute for a boxed yellow cake mix in recipes calling for a yellow cake as a base."
Original recipe yield: 9 inch layer cake or 9x13 inch sheet cake.
Prep Time:
5 Minutes
Cook Time:
25 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
12

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.