Strawberry Cakes in a Jar Recipe

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Strawberry Cakes in a Jar
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 2/3 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups flour

Directions:

  1. Cream shorting and sugar; add the eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  2. Add the water alternately with the flour. Stir in nuts and strawberries.
  3. Grease 8 pint size jars that have been washed in hot soapy water and allowed to dry (grease by using a brush dipped in melted shorting). Fill each jar 1/2 full of batter, wipe the rim and bake in a 325°F oven on a cookie sheet for 35 to 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a large pot. Once it’s boiling, turn it off and add the lids and rings. Let stay in hot water for 10 minutes or more. Do not remove until ready to use.
  5. When cakes are done, remove jars one at a time. Wipe the rim and place the lid on top. Screw the ring on tight and allow to rest until completely cool. The jars will seal on their own as they cool.
  6. Makes 8 pint size jars, and will store up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
  7. If giving as a gift, cover lid with pretty fabric and attach a card with the name of cake, date made, and expiration date. If not for a gift, just write it on the lid with a marker.
  8. When ready to eat, if cake does not come out easily, run under hot water for a few seconds or microwave for 2 seconds with the lids removed.
  9. Store in refrigerator once opened and eat with in 2 days.
  10. Recipezaar Editor Note: Additional information from Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service regarding canning safety for breads and cakes.
  11. Hgic.clemson.edu/PDF/HGIC3051.pdf
  12. These products are not recommended for canning. Choose recipes that you can freeze. In fact, most of these products are not really “canned.” The directions call for baking in the jar and then closing with a canning lid. Many recipes for quick breads and cakes are low acid and have the potential for supporting the growth of bacteria like Clostridium botulinum if it is present inside the closed jar. You will see these products made commercially; however, additives, preservatives and processing controls not available for home recipes are used. Canning jar manufacturers also don’t endorse baking in their canning jars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3629.33 Kcal (15195 kJ)
Calories from fat 1709.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 189.97g 292%
Cholesterol 327.36mg 109%
Sodium 8345.94mg 348%
Potassium 1465.16mg 31%
Total Carbs 447.42g 149%
Sugars 167.79g 671%
Dietary Fiber 39.9g 160%
Protein 54.06g 108%
Vitamin C 90.5mg 151%
Iron 21mg 117%
Calcium 1036.9mg 104%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.93 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.05g 292%
Cholesterol 31.11mg 109%
Sodium 793.2mg 348%
Potassium 139.25mg 31%
Total Carbs 42.52g 149%
Sugars 15.95g 671%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 160%
Protein 5.14g 108%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 151%
Iron 2mg 117%
Calcium 98.5mg 104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 87.6
    Points
  • 99
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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