YELLOW LAYER CAKE OR CUP CAKES 2 cups cake flour (sifted before measuring)
1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup Crisco 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter or grease two 9 inch layer pans 1 1/2" deep. To avoid a crust and for easier removal, line pans with a circle of wax or parchment paper which has been buttered. Measure into mixing bowl: 2 cups cake flour 1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup Crisco 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in 3 teaspoons baking powder. Next, add: 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat for 2 more minutes to make a smooth and thin batter. Turn batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. For cup cakes line muffin tins with baking cups and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes. Makes 2 layer cakes or 2 1/2 dozen cupcakes. Allow to cool slightly and frost the cakes while still warm. Enjoy. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
