In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, cocoa powder & baking powder. Layer mixture

and sugar 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:

Devil's Food Cake

Cream 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening with top layer of sugar in jar and beat until

light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and mix well. Slowly blend in 1 1/2 cups Milk and 1

tsp. Vanilla, then add remaining dry ingredients from jar, and blend until smooth.

Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan which has been greased and floured. Bake for 30

minutes at 350 degrees F.