basic vanilla cake

How To Make basic vanilla cake

• 1

  In a large bowl sift together flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
• 2

  Add flavoring to milk and set aside.
• 3

  Cream together shortening, butter, sugar and mix until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
• 4

  With mixer on low add eggs one at a time mixing well after each one.
• 5

  With mixer still on low alternate flour mixture and milk mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture. Dont over mix!
• 6

  Pour into 2-3 prepared 8 or 9 inch pans or cupcake liners filling them only half way.
• 7

  Bake in a 325 degreese oven until toothpick is inserted and comes out with moist crumbs.
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  8

  If your cake if slightly domed when you take it out of the oven quickly place a paper towl directly on the cake and lightly press down. This will keep you from having to level and loose part of your cake. Give it a try and let me know it it works for you.
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