Instructions: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt & baking powder. Layer mixture and other ingredients in order given in a 1 quart canning jar. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) as you layer ingredients to make all ingredients fit neatly. Use scissors to cut a 9 inch-diameter circle from fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:
Grandmas White Cake

Remove top layer of sugar from jar and place into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup Vegetable Oil (Grandma used lard :0) and 2 eggs, then cream together. Add 1 cup Milk and 1 tsp. Vanilla. Mix well, then add remaining contents of jar and blend until smooth. Pour into a greased & floured 9 x 13 inch cake pan, and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 - 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool, and frost as desired.

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