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Applesauce Cake In A Jar Recipe

Delight your friends and family with these adorable individual Applesauce Cakes baked in jars! Perfect for gifting or enjoying a sweet treat, these cakes are moist and delicious. Easily customizable to your preferred size (half-pint or pint jars work wonderfully!), they're a fun twist on a classic recipe. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 456.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Applesauce Cake In A Jar

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How to Make Applesauce Cake In A Jar

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs, then stir in 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and ½ cup water.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  6. Grease pint-sized canning jars with wide mouths. Fill each jar about halfway full.
  7. Place jars in a baking pan and fill with about 1 inch of hot water to create a water bath (this ensures even baking and prevents cracking).
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Carefully remove jars from the oven and let them cool completely. Wipe jar lips clean.
  10. Once cooled, add canning lids and rings. These cakes are best stored in the freezer or refrigerated and consumed within a week.
  11. Decorate the tops of the jars with a festive ribbon or sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

178g

Fat

17g

Carbs

26g

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