Easy-Bake Oven Chocolate Cake Mix

In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a wire whisk until blended.

With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until evenly distributed and mixture resembles corn meal.

Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each of small containers with tight fitting lids or zip lock bags. Seal containers. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 12 weeks.

To use: To one container of mix add 4 teaspoons water. Stir with a fork or spoon until blended and smooth.

Pour mixture into greased and floured 4 inch round miniature baking pan. Follow directions for child's oven or bake in mom's preheated 375 degrees F oven for 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan on a rack for 5 minutes.

Invert onto a small plate and remove pan. When cool frost with Chocolate Frosting. if desired.

cook's notes

This is for an Easy Bake Oven, a child's toy made by Hasbro.