Banana Snack Cake Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

BANANA CAKE (WITH CAKE MIX!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch or disposable foil pan with oil or butter.
• In a large bowl, beat together bananas and eggs with an electric mixer at medium speed until the bananas are mashed, about 1 minute.
• Reduce the mixer speed to low and pour the melted butter. Increase speed to medium and beat in the cake mix and milk until combined, about 2 minutes.
• Pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cake is firm in the center.
• Let the banana cake cool completely in the pan.
• Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar until completely dissolved.
• Pour the frosting over the cooled cake. Let the frosting cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
• Note: The recipe yields a thin frosting. Double it for more!

BANANA SNACK CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. , Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.

SNACK CAKE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: about 11-1/2 cups (about 5 batches)., To prepare banana cake: In a bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Stir in 2-1/4 cups cake mix and banana; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6-8 servings. , To prepare applesauce cake: In a bowl, beat egg, applesauce and oil. Add cinnamon, allspice, cloves and 2-1/4 cups cake mix; mix well. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

BLUEBERRY BANANA MUFFINS (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the baking soda, baking powder, sugar and then flour - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• BLUEBERRY BANANA MUFFINS GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup butter, melted, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups fresh blueberries and 1 large ripe banana, mashed.
• BLUEBERRY BANANA MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl, combine the milk, butter, eggs and extract.
• Add the contents of the jar, and stir just until mixed; do not overstir.
• Gently fold in blueberries and banana.
• Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

PANCAKE MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients. Transfer to a 1-qt. jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (3 cups total)., To prepare pancakes: Place 1-1/2 cups mix in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil. Stir in dried fruit if desired. Stir into pancake mix just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles on top begin to pop; cook until second side is golden brown.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, softened and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract in a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer set on low speed.
• Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.
• Pour the batter into a generously greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the cake and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

BANANA NUT BREAD (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• BANANA NUT BREAD GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 1/3 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs.
• BANANA NUT BREAD INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, blend the bananas, shortening, buttermilk and eggs.
• Add the contents of the jar and stir just until combined; do not overstir.
• Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

BANANA SNACK CAKE (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• BANANA SNACK CAKE GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco) and 2 eggs.
• BANANA SNACK CAKE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl, blend the bananas, buttermilk, shortening and eggs.
• Add the contents of the jar and stir well.
• Pour the batter into a generously greased 8x8 inch pan.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.