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Easy Scratch Cake

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp. self rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Make it step by step

  1. Sift flour first then measure into mixing bowl, also sift sugar in with flour, add shortening and vanilla and milk. Beat this 2 full minutes on medium speed. Add 3 eggs, beat 2 full minutes again. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes 2 good sized layers. Frost with 7 Minute Frosting, top with coconut.

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Adapted from Foodista by Anonymous, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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