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    E-Z Bake Lemon Cake

    List of Ingredients




    For the cake:

    1 cup sugar
    1 1/2 cup flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon unsweetened lemon-flavor drink powder (I imagine you can use any flavor or none at all.)
    1/3 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
    Water

    For the frosting:

    2 Cup powdered sugar, sifted
    3 Tablespoon instant nonfat milk powder
    6 Tablespoon vegetable shortening

    Recipe



    To make the dry cake mix:
    In a medium bowl combine sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and lemon-flavored drink powder. Stir with a wire whisk until blended. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed and mixture resembles cornmeal. Spoon about 1/3 cup in each of 10 Zip-Lock bags. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 12 weeks.

    To bake:
    Preheat play oven following manufacturer's directions. Grease and flour miniature cake pan. In a small bowl combine one container cake mix with 4 teaspoons water.
    Stir with a fork or spoon until blended & smooth. Pour mixture in a prepared pan. Bake asdirected. Remove from oven, cool ona rack 5 minutes. Invert the cake on a smallplate. When cool, frost, if desired.

    To make the frosting mix:
    In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar & milk powder. Stir with a wire whisk to blend. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening. Spoon about 1/3 cup in each of 8 Zip-Lock bags, label with date and contents. Store in a cool place.

    To mix frosting:
    Combine one package with about 3/4 teaspoon water. Stir with a spoon until smooth. Makes 1/4 cup.

 

 

 


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