Copycat Duncan Hines Boxed Cake Mix

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup crisco shortening (white only)
• 2 large eggs (or extra large)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• 3 grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, and line bottom of pan with parchment paper.
• 4 in a medium or large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sugar and shortening until no granules remain (about 4 minutes).
• 5 add in eggs and almond extract (if using); beat very well for 5 minutes on high speed.
• 6 in a small bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
• 7 add to the creamed mixture along with the buttermilk; mix well until blended (about 2-3 minutes).
• 8 transfer to a prepared baking pan.
• 9 bake on second-lowest oven rack for 30-35 minutes (check for doneness after 25 minutes, this cake bakes fast!).