SNACK CAKE MIX

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Your family can enjoy two distinctly different snack cakes with this simple mix from Kathy Nieratko of Fair Haven, Vermont. The moist and sweet banana version is chock-full of crunchy nuts while the applesauce cake has plenty of spicy goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA SNACK CAKE:
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 cup chopped walnuts
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE:
1 egg
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: about 11-1/2 cups (about 5 batches)., To prepare banana cake: In a bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Stir in 2-1/4 cups cake mix and banana; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6-8 servings. , To prepare applesauce cake: In a bowl, beat egg, applesauce and oil. Add cinnamon, allspice, cloves and 2-1/4 cups cake mix; mix well. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.