Cake Mix in a Jar Recipe
with Printable Gift Tag

by Jane Lake

This is a nice gift in a jar to give at any time, but makes a special going away treat for college students or a welcome gift for a new neighbour.

Cake Mix in a Jar Ingredients:

6 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 c. Crisco
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt

In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Pack in airtight jars, using at least two cups of mix per jar. Store in a cool, dry place. If possible, use within one month but if kept cool and dry it will keep slightly longer.

Printable Gift Tag

Print and cut out the gift tag. Fold in half, and in half again, to place the illustration on the front and the instructions on the inside of your gift tag. Punch a hole in the top left corner and attach to the jar with a piece of yarn or ribbon.

Instructions for 8 Inch Cake for Two:

2 c. cake mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk

Stir ingredients for plain cake until well blended. Pour into an eight inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes.

Instructions for Two Layer Cake:

4 c cake mix
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c milk

Combine ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into two 8" layer cake pans OR a 9 x 13" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.

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