Instructions: In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Mix well With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until the mixture is as fine as cornmeal. Put in a large airtight container. Label as Basic Cake Mix and store in a cool dry place. Use with 10 to 12 weeks.

Makes about 16 cups of mix.

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