Spice Cake Bulk Mix Recipe 🍰
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Tasty bulk cake mix to keep on hand for those last-minute after-school snacks or desserts. This recipe, discovered in “Keep It Simple” 30 Minute Meals from Scratch by Marian Burros, is a lifesaver when you need a quick and delicious treat.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1691.2
- Fat: 79.6g
- Saturated Fat: 19.8g
- Cholesterol: 35.2mg
- Sodium: 1497.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 229.2g
- Fiber: 6.8g
- Sugar: 91.2g
- Protein: 18.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unbleached flour | 8 cups |
| Sugar | 2 1/4 cups |
| Baking soda | 2 1/2 tsp |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Powdered ginger | 3 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 3 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Shortening | 1 1/2 cups |
| Egg | 2 |
| Unsulphured molasses | 1 cup |
| Boiling water | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Mix:
- Set aside the shortening for later.
- In a very large bowl, sift together all of the dry ingredients TWICE to ensure thorough mixing.
- Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
- Store the mix in an airtight container, such as a Tupperware Modular Mate 3.
- The mix will keep for up to 6 months in a cool, dry place.
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Baking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- To make a single layer square cake, measure 2 cups of the Spice Cake Bulk Mix into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the beaten eggs, molasses, and boiling water.
- Add half of the molasses mixture to the Spice Cake Mix and beat until well blended.
- Then, add the remaining liquid and beat again until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
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Serving Suggestion:
- This spice cake pairs wonderfully with a cream cheese frosting flavored with orange rind.
With this convenient Spice Cake Bulk Mix on hand, you can whip up delicious cakes in no time whenever cravings strike or unexpected guests drop by. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of homemade spice cake without the hassle of starting from scratch every time! 🎂
