Title: Basic Cake Mix and Irresistible Chocolate Cake Recipe
Categories: Make Basic Cake
Yield: 16 Servings

BASIC CAKE MIX
8	c	Cake flour
6	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Baking powder
1 1/2	ts	Salt
2 1/2	c	Shortening
IRRESISTABLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
3 1/3	c	Basic cake mix
9	tb	Cocoa
1	c	Milk
2		Eggs, well beaten
2 1/2	tb	Butter or margarine, melted

MIX: In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed. Put in a large airtight container. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks.

Irresistible Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease and flour two 8" round pans. Combine basic cake mix and cocoa in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the milk and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup milk, eggs and melted butter or margarine. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then cool on wire racks. Frost as desired.

Source: Meg Antczak from Make A Mix Cookery

From: Dorothy Flatman Date: 09-14-97 (10:29) The Pine Tree Bbs (222) Cooking(F)

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