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Homemade Yellow Cake Mix

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A bowl of flour alongside bowls of salt baking powder cornstarch and more.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks

Keep this mix in your pantry for a quick and easy cake any time you want. For baking directions, see our Homemade Yellow Cake recipe.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl or airtight container. To bake into a cake, follow the directions in our Homemade Yellow Cake recipe.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Store cake mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.

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