Spiced Apple Cake Mix Gift in a Jar
rec.food.recipes/SSMNITA/2003

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup golden raisins

Combine ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing thoroughly. Store in a jar or airtight container such as a Ziploc bag for giving.

Attach the following to the jar on a gift tag:

Spiced Apple Cake
Serves 8 to 10

Contents of Spice Apple Cake Mix container
1 1/2 cups oil
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups chopped apples (cored & peeled)
juice of 1/2 of a fresh lemon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Spray a tube or Bundt pan with Baker's Joy (baking oil spray). Toss apples with juice of 1/2 lemon to prevent darkening Place spiced apple cake mix in a large mixing bowl. Place eggs in a medium bowl. Beat well with a wire whisk. Make a well in the center of the mix; add the oil and eggs. Stir until mixture is smooth. Fold in the apples until well combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool; remove from the cake pan.

*As a nice gesture, give your friend a copy of the recipe also.