Chocolate Cake Mix

Title:
Chocolate Cake Mix

Yield:
15 Cups

Categories:
Misc




Ingredients:





     6 c  Flour; sifted


 5 1/2 c  Sugar


     1 ts Baking powder


 5 1/2 ts Baking soda


     2 c  Unsweetened cocoa


     2 c  Vegetable shortening






 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.