Basic Cake Mix

• 1-3/4 cups shortening
• 3-1/2 cups sugar
• 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 4-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Frosting of your choice
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• Frosting of your choice

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended and crumbly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
2. about 11 cups (enough for three cakes).
3. In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
4. 9 servings.
5. In a bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups cake mix, eggs, milk and spices. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

shortening, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, egg whites, milk, vanilla, frosting of your choice, eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, frosting of your choice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basic-cake-mix/ (may not work)