Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations
A reliable homemade yellow cake base that turns out soft and tender, perfect for birthdays or casual gatherings. This versatile mix welcomes twists—think chocolate, pineapple, or warm spice—so you can tailor Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations to any craving while keeping that nostalgic, bakery-style crumb.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
For a Yellow Cake: Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low for 1 minute, then on high for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl often. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 112.5 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.36 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 23.23 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.79 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.89 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 17.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 13.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 34.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.55 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations is made with 8 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, and Milk. Each serving provides about 112.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, Milk, Powdered Sugar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations healthy?
- Cake Mixes From Scratch and Variations has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 112.5 calories and 2.36 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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