Carrot Cake Mix
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp. powdered vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Directions: Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
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You will need:
- 1 package Carrot Cake Mix
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13x9 inch pan. Place Carrot Cake Mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix and add the oil, eggs, carrots & pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost if desired or dust with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Truffle Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cocoa
Directions: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients and stir with a wire whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.
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You will need:
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 package of Chocolate Truffle Pound Cake
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8 to 9 cup Bundt pan. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until it is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the milk and vanilla and beat the mixture until it is thoroughly blended. Add the prepared cake mix and continue to beat for 3 minutes until smooth. Pour into prepared Bundt pan, and bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool for 25 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack. Serves 8.
Crazy Cake Mix
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, cocoa powder and baking powder.
- Layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart canning jar. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) as you layer the ingredients to make all ingredients fit neatly.
- Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band.
- Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.
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You will need:
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. vinegar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups water
Stir cake ingredients together using a wire whisk or fork, making certain that all ingredients are completely mixed together. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Frost as desired or serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, with fresh fruit on the side.
Spiced Apple Cake Mix
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. powdered vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions: Combine and blend ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.
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You will need:
- 1 package Spiced Apple Cake Mix
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups chopped apples
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a tube or Bundt pan. Place the Spiced Apple Cake Mix into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix. Add the oil, eggs, and apples. Stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool, then remove from the cake pan. Serves 8 to 10.
