In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir with a wire whisk until blended. Divide mixture evenly into six 2 1/2 cup containers with tight fitting lids, about 2 1/4 cups each. Seal containers. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. Makes 6 packages or about 13 1/2 cups Snack Cake Mix.

Will Make: Applesauce Snack Cake Banana Walnut Snack Cake Carrot Snack Cake Double Chocolate Snack Cake Oatmeal Spice Next time you go to the store, look at the boxes for other ideas!

I'll type up the applesauce one for you to give you an idea of what's involved; the items with the asterisk are in all the recipes - just the ty of nuts, fruits and flavorings change.

1 pkg snack cake mix* 1 egg* 1/3 c. Vegetable oil* 3/4 c applesauce

1 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t. Ground allspice 1/8 t. Ground cloves 1/2 c chopped nuts

1 c (golden) raisins

Preheat oven to 325F. Pour snack cake mix into an ungreases 8- or 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil, applesauce, cinnamon, allspice a cloves, beating with a fork to combine. Stir in snack cake mix until smoot and blended. Stir in nuts and raisins. Bake 35 - 45 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool on a rack Serves 6