Ingredients for Spice Cake In A Jar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup water
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Non-stick cooking spray
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How to Make Spice Cake In A Jar
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ½ cup applesauce, ½ cup water, and 2 large eggs; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Spray wide-mouth pint canning jars with non-stick cooking spray.
- Fill each jar about halfway full.
- Place jars in a baking pan and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the jars (this creates a water bath for even baking).
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Carefully remove jars from the oven one at a time and immediately screw on the lids tightly.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the jars before storing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
46 g
Sugar
357g
Fat
34g
Carbs
53g
