Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and salt.
  2. Stir with a wire whisk until blended.
  3. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed and mixture resembles corn meal.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each of 11 small containers with tight fitting lids or ziplock bags.
  5. Seal containers.
  6. Label with date and contents.
  7. Store in a cool dry place.
  8. Use within 12 weeks.
  9. To Use:
  10. 1 package cake mix.
  11. 4 teaspoons water.
  12. Mix together and stir with a fork or spoon until blended and smooth.
  13. Pour mixture into greased and floured 4 inch round miniature baking pan.
  14. Follow directions for child's oven, or bake in mom's preheated 375* oven for 12 to 13 minutes.
  15. Remove from oven and cool in pan on a rack for 5 minutes.
  16. Invert onto a small plate and remove pan.
  17. When cool frost.