Recipe By : Anita A. Matejka
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Holiday/Gift Ideas
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Supplies Needed:
3 Ball (#14400-81400) 12 oz jars
8 New lids -- don't use old ones
8 Rings -- okay to use old ones
Batter:
1 c Unbleached flour
1 c Granulated sugar
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/3 c Margarine -- room temperature
1/4 c Water
3 tb Cocoa powder -- sifted
1/4 c Buttermilk * -- room temperature
1 Egg white -- whipped
1/2 ts Vanilla
Preheat oven at 325°F. Place a baking sheet onto middle rack and
remove top rack from oven. Before starting batter, wash jars, lids,
and rings in hot soapy water and let drain, dry, and cool to room
temperature. Generously prepare inside of jars with margarine.
To prepare batter, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon in
a mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl, combine margarine, water,
cocoa powder, buttermilk, egg white, and vanilla. Divide batter among
3 jars (should be slightly less than half full). Carefully wipe rims
clean, then place jars on baking sheet (or they'll tip over) in the
center of oven. Bake 40 minutes. Keep lids in hot water until they're
used. When cakes are done, remove jars which are HOT from oven one at
a time. If rims need cleaning, use moistened paper towel. Carefully
put lids and rings in place, then screw tops on tightly shut. Place
jars on a wire rack; they will seal as they cool.
Once jars are cool, decorate with round pieces of cloth and then glue
on flowers, ribbons, etc. on lid, ring and side of jar. Unscrew the
ring (the lid should be sealed by now) and place a few cotton balls
on top of the lid (makes it poofy on top), then a piece of cloth
(about 3" larger than the lid) on top and screw the ring back on.
Decorate as desired (example pinking shears).
There's no need to refrigerate them, they keep well in pantry for
6 months.
Buttermilk Substitute:
Combine 1-1/2 ts vinegar with enough milk to equal 1/2 cup; let stand
5 minutes.
