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Cake mix

right from the back of a Duncan Hines box

1 box mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350F for metal or glass pans. 325F for dark or coated pans. Grease sides and bottom of each pan with shortening. Flour lightly (use baking cups for cupcakes).

Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter in pans and bake immediately.

Bake following the chart below. Add 35 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

2 8-inch ~ 35-38 min.
2 9-inch ~ 30-33 min.
13 X 9 inch ~ 35-38 min.
bundt ~ 45-50 min.
24 cupcakes ~ 19-22 min.

Lower fat recipe: Prepare and bake following the directions above except use 1 cup water, 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce and 3 eggs. Reduce baking time 1-2 minutes.
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