Delightful Easy-Bake Chocolate Cake Mix
Unleash your child's inner chef with this delightful Easy-Bake Chocolate Cake Mix, perfect for their miniature oven adventures! This easy-to-follow recipe combines simple pantry staples to create a rich and chocolaty cake that’s sure to impress their friends. With a mix that yields 11 servings, this recipe allows for multiple baking sessions filled with fun and creativity. Share the joy of baking while teaching your little ones essential kitchen skills with this homemade cake mix that’s not only delicious but also a great way to bond with family. Enjoy baking memories together!
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Servings
182
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
1 cup (measured)
unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons (measured)
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (measured)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (measured)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
vegetable shortening
1/3 cup (cut into dry ingredients)
Instructions
1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a wire whisk to stir the dry ingredients until they are well blended.
2
Next, add the vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender to cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal and is evenly distributed.
3
Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the cake mix into each of 11 small containers with tight-fitting lids or small Ziploc bags. Make sure to seal the containers tightly.
4
Label each container with the date and contents. Store the cake mix in a cool, dry place and use it within 12 weeks for optimal freshness.
5
When ready to bake, follow the instructions for your child's Easy-Bake oven or preheat Mom's conventional oven to 375°F.
6
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 package of the cake mix with 4 teaspoons of water. Stir with a fork or spoon until the mixture is blended and smooth.
7
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 4-inch round miniature baking pan.
8
Bake according to the manufacturer's instructions for the Easy-Bake oven or for 12 to 13 minutes in the conventional oven.
9
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Invert the pan onto a small plate to release the cake.
10
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with the Easy-Bake Oven Children's Chocolate Frosting. Enjoy the delightful creation with a friend!
Nutrition Information
9g
Fat
27g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delightful Easy-Bake Chocolate Cake Mix?
It is a homemade dry cake mix designed for miniature Easy-Bake ovens or conventional ovens, perfect for teaching children kitchen skills.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 11 individual portions of cake mix.
What dry ingredients are required for the mix?
The mix requires sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
How should I combine the initial dry ingredients?
Use a wire whisk in a medium mixing bowl to stir the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
What type of fat is used in this cake mix?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of vegetable shortening.
How do I incorporate the vegetable shortening?
Use a pastry blender to cut the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
How should the cake mix be portioned?
Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the cake mix into 11 individual small containers or Ziploc bags.
How should the mix be stored?
Store the sealed containers in a cool, dry place.
What is the shelf life of the homemade cake mix?
The mix should be used within 12 weeks for optimal freshness.
Should I label the containers?
Yes, label each container with the contents and the date to track freshness.
Can I bake this in a conventional oven?
Yes, you can preheat a conventional oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do I prepare the batter for baking?
Combine 1 package of the mix with 4 teaspoons of water and stir with a fork or spoon until smooth.
What size pan is needed?
Use a 4-inch round miniature baking pan.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
The miniature baking pan should be greased and floured before pouring in the batter.
What is the baking time for a conventional oven?
Bake for 12 to 13 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do I bake it in an Easy-Bake oven?
Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions provided with your child's Easy-Bake oven model.
How long should the cake cool after baking?
Let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before removing.
How do I remove the cake from the pan?
Invert the pan onto a small plate to release the cake.
When should I frost the cake?
Allow the cake to cool completely before applying any frosting.
What kind of frosting is recommended?
The recipe recommends using Easy-Bake Oven Children's Chocolate Frosting.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 182 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 9 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
Each serving has 27 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein does each cake provide?
Each serving contains 1 gram of protein.
How much flour is in the total mix?
The bulk recipe uses 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much cocoa powder is in the bulk mix?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
What is the sugar content for the total mix?
The recipe uses 1 cup of sugar for the 11 servings of mix.
How much salt and baking soda are included?
The mix includes 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Is this a good activity for families?
Yes, it is a great way to bond with family while teaching kids essential kitchen skills.
What is the ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 6 primary ingredients used to create the dry mix.