Gingerbread Cake Mix

Name: Gingerbread Cake Mix
Ingredients: 6-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder; 1/4 cup baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cloves; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 cups shortening; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup molasses

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 cups shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in 5 airtight pint containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
2

5 batches (10 cups total).
3

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly beat egg, water and molasses. Add one jar (2 cups) cake mix; beat until well blended. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.