Cakes in a Jar Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   In a small bowl, combine the cherries and strawberries and divide the fruit evenly among 4 half-pint canning jars.

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   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt and divide the mixture among the jars (1/4 cup per jar), tapping and shaking well to distribute the dry ingredients around the fruit.

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   Top each jar with 1 tablespoon of butter.

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   Note that the jars will not be filled all the way.

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   Fill the bottom of an 8-inch square or round baking dish with dried beans in at least a double layer.

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   Nestle each jar flat on its bottom in the pan; the jars should not be touching one another.

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   (The beans will help keep the jars steady while youre moving them in and out of the oven.)

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   Bake for 1 hour, until the tops are brown and bubbly and the cakes have set.

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    Allow the cakes to cool on a rack for 20 minutes.

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    Whip the cream in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer until soft peaks form.

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    Dollop whipped cream on each of the cakes and serve.

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    Eat straight out of the jars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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