Worry should never be something we do - we should give all of our cares to our God and enjoy the blessings. I am feeling very blessed that everyone is enjoying my blog and visiting me here.
Today, I thought I would share something with you that you don't even have to cook but something that you can put together and give or send to someone to make them feel special. This would make a wonderful gift for someone with a lot on their plate who would like to make something special for their family but just run out of time. I know they could just get a box cake mix but this is extra special coming in a beautiful jar from someone special.
Give someone a smile today and another one when they make this cake.
Feel free to share this blog and recipe with your friends and family -- it's my gift to all of you today.
Enjoy!
Charlene
CARROT CAKE MIX IN A JAR
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons powdered vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Attach this to the Jar:
CARROT CAKE
Makes 1 13x9-inch cake
1 package Carrot Cake Mix
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
3 cups grated carrots
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
Place Carrot Cake Mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix and add the oil, eggs, carrots, and pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost if desired or dust with powdered sugar.
Is this your famous carrot cake? Where can I find powdered vanilla? I've never heard of that.
ReplyDeleteNo - this is for a jar to send off. Do you want that recipe? I can post it here if you do or if anyone else would like it. This one is good though and can be made ahead of time for use while camping or ? : )
ReplyDeletePowdered vanilla can be found in specialty stores -- mostly cake decorating stores - and is great when added to hot liquid products because it doesn't evaporate like the liquid does. It is made by grinding the vanilla beans up really fine.
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