Basic Cake Mix:

In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combine.

[To store: transfer to airtight container, store in cool dry place for up to 2 months. Stir well before using.]

Makes enough for 4 cakes.

Best: Chocolate Mocha Cake

In small bowl, stir water with coffee; let cool. In large bowl and using electric mixer at medium speed, beat Basic Cake Mix, buttermilk, coffee, cocoa and baking soda for 2 minutes. Add oil, eggs and vanilla; reduce speed to low and beat for 1 minute.

Pour into greased 9-inch square cake pan; bake in 375F 190 °C oven for about 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack.

Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing:

In bowl, beat cream cheese with vanilla at medium speed for 30 seconds or until blended. Add icing sugar; beat for 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Elizabeth Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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