Biscuit mix is your best friend in the kitchen . . .

The one thing I try to never run out of is a box of the dry biscuit mix. Even as a little girl, I remember seeing my mother go to it when she wanted to get a fast dinner on the table or even to make a quick treat. Just using the recipes on the side and back of the box will set you up for success for several days. Even as  I type, there is a gooey coffee cake of sorts baking in the oven. Thought I'd share it with you so you can impress your family some evening unexpectedly. I call it "Sloppy Cake"! Sloppy Cake 2 cups dry biscuit mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enough milk to make a sort of thick batter Mix the first four ingredient in a bowl. Gradually add the milk until you have a thick but pourable batter. Spread it in a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Topping 1 cup dry biscuit mix 1/2 cup butter, slightly softened 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Mix these ingredients together to form a lumpy, crumbly mixture. Scatter the topping over the batter and bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 15-20 minutes until the batter rises up and turns golden. The topping will be swirled in and a bit gooey. Cool for a few minutes before serving. It is also very good cold the next day with a cup of coffee!