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Lemon Cake Mix
Lemon Cake Mix is a traditional American recipe for a classic lemon-flavoured baking mix that can be stored for a long time and can be used as the basis for a range of lemon cakes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Lemon Cake Mix.
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Makes:
3 batches
Rating: 
Tags : Cake RecipesUSA Recipes
This is a classic home-made vanilla cake mix that's much lower in fat than typical store-bought mixes and which can be substituted in any recipe calling for a 'lemon sponge mix' or a 'lemon cake mix'. This version uses butter and will keep in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. If you substitute shortening for the butter the mix, though it won't be as rich, will last in a sealed jar placed in a cool cupboard for up to 6 months.
Ingredients:
1.1kg plain flour, sifted
1 tbsp salt
900g granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
10 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp powdered, dried, lemon peel
150g cold butter (replace with shortening for a longer-lasting mix)
Method:
Sift together the flour, powdered peel salt into large bow. Stir-in the sugar to combine then take 500g of the resultant mix and transfer to another bowl.
Dice the butter then add to the bowl with the 500g flour mix. Cut the butter into the flour with two pastry knives until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs (you can also do this by pulsing in a food processor). Stir this mixture back into the original flour mixture.
Divide the mixture into three equal portions (about 550g each) then store in 1l glass jars or heavy-duty food bags. Cover tightly and either refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months. If, however, you use shortening rather than butter to make the mix you can store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for in your store cupboard for up to 6 months.
About 550g of this mix is equivalent to 1 standard box of cake mix.
For instructions on how to cook with the mix see the Lemon Cake Mix Cake; Lemon Cake Mix Spice Cake and Lemon Cake Mix Chocolate Cake.
