basic vanilla cake

How To Make basic vanilla cake

• Step 1
  In a large bowl sift together flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
• Step 2
  Add flavoring to milk and set aside.
• Step 3
  Cream together shortening, butter, sugar and mix until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
• Step 4
  With mixer on low add eggs one at a time mixing well after each one.
• Step 5
  With mixer still on low alternate flour mixture and milk mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture. Dont over mix!
• Step 6
  Pour into 2-3 prepared 8 or 9 inch pans or cupcake liners filling them only half way.
• Step 7
  Bake in a 325 degreese oven until toothpick is inserted and comes out with moist crumbs.
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  Step 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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