Gifts In A Jar - Spiced Apple Cake Mix

 At this time of year, apples are plentiful.  This is a great Autumn recipe and it makes the house smell so yummy.  I like to sprinkle this cake with sifted XXX sugar when I take it out of the bundt pan but while it is a bit warm yet. Hope you enjoy.  It makes a great mix to add to your own pantry or as a gift.

SPICED APPLE CAKE MIX

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup golden raisins

Combine all ingredients and transfer to a tightly sealed jar.

Attach the following information to the jar:

Spiced Apple Cake Mix

To make Spiced Apple Cake, in addition to the mix in this jar, you'll need:

1 & 1/2 cups canola oil

1 teaspoon  vanilla

3 large eggs

3 cups chopped apples

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a  Bundt pan.

Place the Spiced Apple Cake Mix into a large mixing bowl. Make an indentation in the center of the Mix; add the oil, eggs, and apples.

Stir until mixture is smooth.

 Pour into the greased pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool & remove from the cake pan.

Serves 8 to 10.