YELLOW CAKE:

2 Duncan Hines yellow cake mixes (without pudding added)
2 c. water
2/3 c. Crisco oil
8 eggs
1 instant vanilla pudding
1 regular vanilla pudding (cooking kind)
1 envelope Dream Whip
2 oz. Superior brand vanilla butternut (as part of the water)

Combine all ingredients. Blend until moistened. Beat at medium speed 4 to 5 minutes. Bake at 325 to 350 degrees. Makes two 9x12x2 inch or one 10x15x2 inch plus a few cupcakes, or one 12x16x2 inch cake.

CHOCOLATE CAKE:

Using above recipe, change yellow cake mix to devil's food cake; use 2 1/2 cups water instead of 2 cups; 1 cup Crisco instead of 2/3 cup; and instead of vanilla butternut, add 2 tablespoons vinegar.