homemade Cake and Icing

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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.)