Homemade Cake Mix Recipe

Here is a homemade cake mix recipe that can be made in a large quantity and stored easily. While it take a little time to make the mix itself, it’s worth the effort. It’s only a fraction of the cost of store-bought cake mixes and nothing compares to the taste of a homemade cake!

Homemade Cake Mix

3-1/3 cups shortening
5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
7-2/3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
11 cups sifted all-purpose flour
Place shortening at room temperature in a large mixing bowl.

Cream 1/2 minute with mixer at medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Cream another 1/2 minute at same speed.
Add 4 cups sugar, 1 cup at a time. After each addition, cream 1 minute at medium speed. Sift together 3 times, flour, baking powder, salt, and 3-2/3 cups of sugar.
Sift last time into a clean mixing bowl.
Add 2 cups of sifted ingredients to shortening-sugar and blend 1/2 minute at medium speed and turn mixture into dry ingredients. Blend until it looks like cornmeal. Be sure all ingredients are well blended.

To Store Cake Mix:

Measure mix into 6 equal parts. Spoon it lightly into measuring cup. Each part should be 3-1/2 cups. Place each part into a quart glass jar or zip-lock baggies. Cover and store in a cool, dark place; or place in a metal can, cover, and store in a cool place.

When stored properly, mix stays fresh for up to a month. For longer shelf-life, store in the
freezer.