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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Shahon Bhuiyan
[email protected]This is the best yellow cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Ahmad Tijjani
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try making it again using a different recipe.
Tem 2k2 Vlog
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar in the frosting.
Adhil Khan
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! The frosting is also very light and airy. I love the combination of the two. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Fortune Obowu
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lem Savage
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious. I love the way the cake and frosting complement each other.
Muusa Saava
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yellow cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Nari Xiong
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Dallas McDonald
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
zulfiqar zulfiqar
[email protected]This is the best yellow cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Alyssa Houston
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. The frosting was also too sweet for my taste. I'm going to try making this cake again using a different recipe.
Adeline Edwards
[email protected]This cake is a little denser than I expected, but it's still very good. The flavor is rich and buttery, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again, but I might try using a different frosting recipe.
vin
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for yellow cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Mariam Mirza
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this cake because I'm not a big fan of yellow cake. But I was pleasantly surprised! This cake is really good. It's not too sweet, and the frosting is not too heavy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Reagan Lwanga
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! The frosting is also very light and airy. I love the combination of the two. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Charles “the ok artist” Ni
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out beautifully, and it tasted even better than it looked!
Ladybug Tee
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.