You have to remember the cake!

[mantella]

I found this and it sounds so yummy I will have to check it out and see just how I can make different variations I would also recommend if you actually planed to store them long term you process the jars first

APPLE SAUCE CAKE-IN-A-JAR

Ingredients:

1 large can (24 oz) of apple sauce, or 3 cups of peeled, chopped apples.
3 eggs
3 cups flour (all purpose)
1 cup corn oil
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, pecans, etc
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins, currants, or chopped dates

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.


Grease and flour 6 or 8 wide mouth PINT jars. Fill the jars about HALF full with cake batter. Bake at 325 for about 30 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out dry. Remove the jars from the oven ONE at a time, wipe the rim, then cap with simmered canning lid and secure the ring. Cool the jars on a towel until they "ping" and seal. Store on a dark, cool shelf.

I went to the larder to check on my "Cake-in-a-jar" supply before writing this. I was amazed to find the date, May, 1999, written on the lid, and they are still looking good! It is time to bake more bottled cake. For a "different" taste I will delete ½ cup of applesauce and add ½ cup of brandy or rum to the cake batter. This should ensure it will keep for years. This cake will be spirit-filled!

[dennis78]

Sounds good

[hillbillyken]

Love the idea I made a copy of the recipe and will be making some as Xmas gifts this year....Karma coming your way ;D..HB Ken

[hillbillyken]

could you add the some spiced rum after it bakes then it could be an apple spiced rum caked..Just an ideas, how much rum could you put on top of the cake?...HB Ken

[mantella]

I don't see why not, if you don't want to risk it I would add it to a small piece and try it at least then it wouldn't all be bad if it didn't work out. You can also add it before baking usually you can replace some or all the vanilla with any extract (they do have a rum extract) of your choice on most recipes I have made or maybe even make your own applesauce and cook the apples down in some rum and butter which would probably be the best way. I probably would not have thought to add rum, sounds great. Have a Karma!