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Chocolate Cake in a Jar I

Chocolate Cake in a Jar I recipe

Chocolate cake in a jar is a popular dessert for picnics and parties as it is easy to transport and serve.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 25 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1400
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.75 cup Milk
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup Boiling water
  • 1 cup Whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 4 glass jars.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared jars, filling them halfway.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the jars for 10 minutes.
  8. Top each cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 35g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.