Chocolate Applesauce Cake In A Jar

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CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE IN A JAR

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c margarine -- softened
3 c granulated sugar
4 eggs -- whipped
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
2 c applesauce -- at room temperature
3 c unbleached flour
3/4 c cocoa powder -- sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt

Preheat oven at 325. Place a baking sheet
onto middle rack and remove top
rack from oven. Before starting batter, wash
8 (1 pint) wide mouth canning
jars with lids in hot soapy water and let
drain, dry, and cool to room
temperature. Generously prepare jars with
margarine. In a mixing bowl,
combine margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla,
almond extract, and applesauce.
In another mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa
powder, baking powder, baking
soda, and salt. Mix wet ingredients with dry
ingredients just until
moistened. Spoon 1 level cupful of batter
into each jar. 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.