Ingredients
6 cup flour, sifted
5 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
5 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cup vegetable shortening
Directions
Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening wiht a pastry
blender or two knives, or you can use your food processor for this
step.
Store mix in a tightly closed container on the pantry shelf.
Mix will keep for up to 6 months in dry weather. If the weather is
hot and humid, keep this mix in the refrigerator.
Note: This mix can be kept handy on the pantry shelf and is very
convenient for a quick but rich treat. The basic chocolate cake from
your own mix can be varied by the addition of different kinds of
icings and fillings. Try spreading 1 cup of fruit preserves between
the layers before frosting, and sprinkle the top with shredded
coconut.
SOURCE: Cheaper & Better, by Nancy Birner Typed for you by Nancy
Coleman.
Servings: 15 cups
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Categories: Cake; Chocolate; Chocolate Cake; Dessert
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