Snack Cake Mix With 2 Variations

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   For snack cake mix:.

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   In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for snack cake mix.

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   Stir with a wire whisk until blended.

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   Divide mixture evenly into six 2 1/2 cup containers with tight-fitting lids, about 2 1/4 cups each.

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   Seal containers.

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   Label with date and contents.

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   Store in a cool, dry place.

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   Use within 10 to 12 weeks.

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   Makes 6 packages or about 13 1/2 cups Snack Cake Mix.

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    Carrot snack cake:.

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    1 package Cake Mix (from above recipe).

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    1 egg ( slightly beaten).

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    1/3 cup vegetable oil.

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    1 cup grated carrots.

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    3/4 cup orange juice.

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    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

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    1/2 cup chopped nuts.

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    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

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    Pour Snack Cake Mix into an ungreased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.

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    In a medium bowl, combine egg, oil, carrots, orange juice and cinnamon, beating with a fork to blend.

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    Stir into Snack Cake Mix until blended.

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    Stir in nuts.

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    Bake 35 to 45 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Prepare frosting; set aside.

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    Cool cake on a rack.

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    Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.

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    Cream Cheese Frosting:.

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    3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.

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    1-3 ounce package cream cheese, softened.

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    1 2/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted.

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    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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    In a small bowl, cream butter or margarine and cream cheese until light and fluffy.

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    Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

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    Banana-Walnut Snack Cake:

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    1 package cake mix (see above).

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    1 egg.

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    1/3 cup vegetable oil.

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    1/2 cup mashed (ripe banana).

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    1/2 cup buttermilk (milk, or water).

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    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

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    Pour snack cake mix into an ungreased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.

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    In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, beating with a fork to blend.

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    Stir into snack cake mix until blended.

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    Bake 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cool on a rack.

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    Place a paper doily on the hot cake, dust with powdered sugar, then remove the doily.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.