| Red Velvet Cake 2/3 c. mayonnaise 3 c. white sugar 3 eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla 2 c. applesauce, unsweetened 3 c. white flour 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 2 tsp. red food coloring Prepare jars as any other cake in a jar. Beat together mayonnaise and half of sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla, food coloring and applesauce. Sift together dry ingredients and add to applesauce mixture a little at a time: beat well after each addition. Pour one cup of batter in each jar and carefully remove any batter from the rims. Place jars in a preheated 325 degree oven and bake for 40 minutes. while cakes are baking heat jar lids until ready to use. Remove cakes from oven one at a time clean rims add lid and bands. Jars will seal as they cool. Makes 8 pint jars. |