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Copycat Duncan Hines Cake Mix

Copycat Duncan Hines Cake Mix is a traditional American recipe for a classic copycat version of a Duncan Hines cake mix that can be made with shortening or can be made richer with butter. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Copycat Duncan Hines Cake Mix.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

4 batches

Rating:

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This is a long-lasting cake mix that can be stored in a jar in the cupboard for several months. For a richer mix (or, if the recipe calls for the butter version) then substitute butter for the shortening in the recipe. If using butter then store the mix in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 6 weeks or it can be frozen for several months then thawed before use. The recipe makes 4 batches of cake mix.

Ingredients:

800g sugar
320g Crisco shortening (white only) [Trex in the UK, or substitute white butter]
890g plain flour
3 1/4tsp baking soda
3/4tsp salt

Method:

Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Dice the shortening (or butter) and add to the flour mix. Cut in with pastry knives until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir-in the sugar. Divide the mixture into four equal portions then store in air-tight jars. The basic mix will keep for months in a cool cupboard if using shortening. If you are making a butter-based mix then store in air-tight jars in the refrigerator where it will store for up to 6 weeks. You can also freeze the mixture where it will keep for several months.

The following recipes show the use of this baking mix: Always Moist Pound Cake and Copycat Duncan Hines White Cake.