About the Recipe
With minimal ingredients this cake comes together quickly! For even more time savings - make several mixes ahead of time. The mixes make a great gift for friends, especially around the holidays!
Ingredients
· 2 cups all purpose flour
· 1 1/2 cups sugar
· 2 tsp baking powder
· 1/2 tsp salt
· 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
· 1/2 cup melted butter
· 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
· 2 eggs
· 1 cup milk
Preparation
Step 1
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder in a large bowl. If making a mix to share, add these ingredients in an airtight container and attach instructions below.
Step 2
Cream the dry ingredients with melted butter, vanilla and eggs.
Step 3
Add milk slowly and stir well.
Step 4
Pour batter in to greased 9”x13” pan (or 2 8” square/round pans) and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Notes
Label for mix: You Need: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted), 2 large eggs, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 cup milk.
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream the cake mix with the melted butter, vanilla and eggs. Add the milk slowly and stir. Pour in to 9”x13” (or 2 9” round) baking pan(s) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Enjoy!
Variations (pick one): Add 1 cup chopped pecans; add 1/2 cup chocolate chips; add 1 tsp mint extract—omit vanilla; replace 1 egg with smashed banana; add 1/2 cup shredded coconut.