PLAIN OLD YELLOW CAKE FROM SCRATCH FOR 100
From http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/desserts1.html#cake100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 (two) 18x26 inch "full sheet" pans, cut 6x9 for 108 large thin squares of cake 54 (fifty four) per pan OR 5 (five) 9x13 pans cut 4x5 for 100 thicker squares 20 (twenty) per pan OR 9 (nine) dozen cupcakes 375 F. Oven Warning: You need a commercial size (larger than 5 quarts) mixer that will beat the whole recipe at once to succeed. If you do not have a commercial mixer, make 1/2 or even 1/4 recipe at a time.
Provided by csbndc
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease and flour pan(s) and set aside. Preheat oven.
- Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and dry milk into mixer bowl. If using dehydrated eggs (see below), they are added to the dry ingredients here.
- Place the shortening and 1 1/2 cups water in the mixer bowl on top of the dry ingredients. Beat one minute at low speed, scrape down sides, beat 2 minutes longer.
- Combine eggs, 4 1/2 cups water and vanilla. Add slowly to wet mixture while beating at low speed.
- As soon as completely mixed, stop beater, scrape down bowl, then beat at medium speed 3 minutes.
- Pour 1 gallon (about 7 pounds, 7 ounces) of batter into each 18x26 pan.
- Bake thin sheet cakes 26 to 35 minutes, until done. Cool, frost if planned, cut each 6x9.
- Bake 9x13 pans 35 to 45 minutes, until done. Cool, frost if planned, cut each 4x5.
- Variations.
- Sift in 2-4 tablespoons apple pie spice, ginger, etc for a spice cake base.
- Sift in 1 to 1 1/2 cups cocoa and add 2 additional eggs for light chocolate layers.
- To substitute dehydrated egg mix, sift 11 ounces (2 3/4 cup) canned dehydrated egg mix in with dry ingredients. After the shortening is added, beat together vanilla and 4 1/4 quarts water and add as if adding the egg mixture.
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Kaiya Wiltshire
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Mr Saqib
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle it.
ajay praisestar
[email protected]I love the moist texture of this cake. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Robert A.
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Faïsal Mohamad
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years, and it's never let me down. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Remus Tohanean
[email protected]This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different frosting flavors, different fillings, and even different shapes. It's always delicious.
Hassan Kabalan
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make this cake.
Shakeel Khodabux
[email protected]This cake is the perfect blank canvas for decorations. I've used it to make everything from a simple birthday cake to an elaborate wedding cake.
Lefa France
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yellow cake, but this recipe changed my mind. This cake is so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I love that I can use different frosting flavors to change up the taste.
Joann Wilborn
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Sakib Boos
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect touch.
Arbab qayyum
[email protected]This cake is the perfect classic yellow cake. It's not too sweet, and it has a moist, tender crumb. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
acumen emma
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfect, and it was a big hit with my friends.
Michael Tran
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck at work, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Asif Mumtaz
[email protected]My kids loved this cake! They said it was the best cake they've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again for their next birthday party.
Adelyn DC
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best yellow cake recipes I've tried. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out moist and delicious.
Fahad Matic
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my family gathering! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and fluffiness. I'll definitely be making it again soon.