Instructions: In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Layer this mixture and other ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar in order given. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) as you layer ingredients to make all ingredients fit neatly. Place lid on jar. 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 raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:

Hummingbird Cake

Empty jar of cake mix into large mixing bowl. Stir mix with large wooden spoon to evenly distribute ingredients. Add 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 beaten eggs, 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (undrained), 2 cups mashed bananas and 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Mix until all ingredients are moistened, but do NOT beat. Spread batter into a greased 10 x 15 inch cake pan OR a greased Bundt cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 - 60 minutes. Cool, then frost with Humming Bird Cake frosting. (recipe below) Notes : Mix may be stored in a cool, dry place for 6 - 9 months.

Hummingbird Cake Frosting Mix

1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening
4 cups Powdered Sugar

Mix ingredients in a medium sized bowl, using a pastry blender or two butter knives. Place mix into a quart size canning jar. It is helpful to tap jar lightly on a padded surface (towel on counter) to make ingredients fit neatly. Place lid on jar. When storing this mix, be sure to store it in a cool, dry place, as heat will cause the vegetable shortening to go rancid. Mix will last 3 - 6 months. 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 raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band. Attach a card with the following directions:

Humming Bird Cake Frosting

Pour mix into a large bow. Add one 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese and 1 tsp. Vanilla to mix, and beat with electric beaters until fluffy. Spread on Hummingbird Cake.

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