Add shortening in small cubes. Keep it cool before using or it will make mix gummy. The mix should come out a crumby uniform consistency.
Simple vanilla
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
3/4
cup
milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A
2
large
eggs
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Put cake mix base in mixing bowl or mixer. Add milk, slightly beaten eggs and vanilla. mixing for 200 strokes by hand or 2 minutes on medium for mixer, scraping down sides as needed.
2
Bake 350 degrees. Use non-stick cooking spray if using pans, paper liners for cupcakes.
24 cupcakes 10-15 minutes
2-9" rounds 18-25 minutes
2 8" rounds 20-25 minutes
bundt 25-30 minutes
Surface should appear dry, toothpick inserted in middle should come out clean. Allow to stand 15 minutes before removing from pans.