Recipe By : Eliason, Harward, and Westover
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes And Baked Desserts Kid Favorites
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon flavored unsweetened drink powder,
- (like Kool-aid)
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and drink
powder. Stir with a wire whisk until blended. With a pastry blender,
cut in shortening until evenly distributed and mixture resembles corn
meal. Spoon about 1/3 cup of mix into each of 10 small containers or
ziploc bags. Seal containers tightly. Label with date and contents.
Store in a cool dry place. Use within 12 weeks.
Makes 10 packages Children's Lemon Cake Mix.
To use:
1 pkg Children's Lemon Cake Mix
4 teaspoons water
Preheat Mom's oven to 375 F. If using child's play oven follow
manufacturers directions for baking cakes.
Grease and flour a 4 inch miniature cake pan. In a small bowl, combine
Children's Lemon Cake Mix and water. Stir with a fork or spoon until
blended and smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 12 to 13
minutes in Mom's oven or as directed in play oven. Remove from oven.
Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a small plate;
remove pan. When cool frost with Children's White Frosting if desired.
Serves 2 children.
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NOTES: It takes no genius to see that ANY flavor of unsweetened drink
mix powder can be used for a wide variety of flavors. For a White Cake
Mix omit the powder. If you like, a drop or two of vanilla might be
added at the time the cake is prepared.
