Friday, December 3, 2010

homemade Cake and Icing

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,166,156180-228200,00.html

ASIC HOMEMADE MIX FOR CAKE

8 c. (2 lbs.) sifted flour

2 c. Cannet white shortening

5 c. sugar

1/4 c. baking powder

4 tsp. salt

Into extremely large bowl turn half of the flour, add shortening, remaining flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until it is in fine particles and mixture looks crumbly. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 6 months. Makes 15 cups. (If self-rising flour is used, omit baking powder and salt.)