Jar Cake

Name: Jar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2/3 c. shortening; 2 2/3 c. sugar; 2 c. applesauce; 2/3 c. water; 4 eggs; 2/3 c. nuts (optional); 3 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. baking soda; Pam

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Jar Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, applesauce, water, eggs, nuts. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
2 c. applesauce
2/3 c. water
4 eggs
2/3 c. nuts (optional)
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
Pam

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add applesauce, water and eggs; mix well.
3
Mix dry ingredients in another bowl and add mixture. Add nuts or raisins.
4
Spray wide-mouth pint canning jars with Pam and fill about half full.
5
Bake at 225u00b0 exactly 45 minutes. Remove jars one at a time and quickly screw lid on each jar.
6
Let set until ready to eat.
7
One year shelf life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 c. shortening, 2 2/3 c. sugar, 2 c. applesauce, 2/3 c. water, and more.

Yes, Jar Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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