2 canning jars, wide mouth
1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)
1/3 c. butter
1/4 c. water
3 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. walnuts, finely chopped
Recipe
Sterilize, two 1-pint straight-sided wide-mouth canning jars,
specifically made for canning jams and jellies, lids and rings by
boiling for 10 minutes, keep the lids and rings in the hot water
until ready to use; set aside. In a small bowl stir together flour,
sugar, baking soda and cinnamon, if desired. Set aside. In a medium
saucepan combine butter or margarine, water and cocoa powder; heat
and stir until butter or margarine is melted and mixture is
well blended. Remove from heat; stir in flour mixture. Add
buttermilk, egg and vanilla; beat by hand until smooth. Stir in nuts.
Pour mixture into the prepared canning jars; place jars onto a cookie
sheet.
Preheat oven to 325F. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a pick
inserted deep into each cake comes out clean. Immediately using hot
pads, put lids on and let seal.