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Canning Jar Chocolate Cake

Based on 7 ratings

Cook Time

1 Minute, 40 Seconds

Yield

4 jars

A quick and easy alternative to baking an entire cake. For your next gathering, set out toppings like fresh fruit, crumbled candy bars and cookies, and caramel and chocolate sauce for a do-it-yourself dessert bar.

Ingredients
INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup cocoa

1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Preparation Method
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, and baking powder. Add the milk, oil, and salt and mix until combined.
  2. Spray the inside of each jar with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Using half the batter, divide between jars. Sprinkle each jar with 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips. Top each jar with the remaining batter.
  4. Place the jars into the oven on the round glass tray. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 40 seconds. Optionally, add toppings like frosting, fruit, chocolate sauce, or sprinkles.
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