Best Wacky Cake Mix A Delicious Chocolate Cake Gift In A Jar Recipes

CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A JAR I

Steps:

• Sterilize 2 (1 pint) straight sided wide mouth canning jars, lids and rings by boiling for 10 minutes. Keep the lids and rings in the hot water until needed. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
• In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water and cocoa powder. Heat and stir until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Pour into a large bowl.
• Stir in Flour mixture and blend. Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla and beat by hand until smooth. Stir in nuts.
• Distribute evenly into the 2 prepared canning jars. Place the jars on a cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted deep into center of cake comes out clean.
• Using heavy oven mitts, remove cakes from oven one at a time. Place a lid, then a ring onto the jars and screw them down tightly. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.

WACKY CAKE MIX ----A DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CAKE GIFT IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. Layer in order, the first 5 ingredients into a clean and sterilized mason jar. Secure with a sterilized lid. Decorate with a beautiful ribbon. Tape the following directions to the side of the jar.
• 2. To bake: In a large bowl, use the contents of jar, with the last four ingredients. Mix together using a wire whisk. Making sure all ingredients are completely mixed together. grease and floured 9x9 cake pan . Bake in a 350 for 35 minutes. When cool sprinkle powdered sugar on top. This cake is so good and moist frosting is not needed. Note: Some people call it a Depression Cake..because of no eggs.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MUG CAKE

Steps:

• In a 14 oz. mug, add in the butter. Place into the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Add in the vanilla extract, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, and peppermint chips.
• Stir until the mixture comes together and most of the lumps are gone.
• Place into the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds to 1 minute 45 seconds. I've had the best luck with 1 minute 45 seconds.
• Let cool for a minute or two.
• Grab a spoon and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Creating the Gift in a Jar:
• Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
• Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and then chocolate chips - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
• Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE GIFT TAG:
• Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 2 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup butter, softened and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract in a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer set on low speed.
• Add the contents of the jar and continue to blend for 2 minutes.
• Pour the batter into a generously greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the cake and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

WACKY CAKE VIII

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three depressions. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.