Did You Have an Easy Bake Oven?

The classic Easy Bake Oven first came out in 1963—that means in 3 years it will be 50! Wow—how time flies. Do you still have one? Here’s a quick and easy recipe for making your own cake mix:

 

 

 

Cake Mix for Easy Bake Ovens

 

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. cocoa 
• 1 tsp. baking soda 
• 1/3 cup shortening

 

Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Store covered for 12 weeks.

 

To use: Combine 1/3 cup mix with 4 teaspoons water. Bake in easy bake ovens only.

 

 

 

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