Canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes (for gifts)

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0
Canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes perfect for gifts
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups raw cranberries , coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups orange juice
1/4 cup oil ( crisco or veggie )
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
376
Sugar
39g
Fat
13g
These canned Cranberry Chocolate Orange Cakes make perfect gifts for friends and family during the holiday season. The combination of tangy cranberries, creamy chocolate, and zesty orange make for a mouth-watering treat that is hard to resist. Packed in small jars, these desserts are portable and are perfect for giving to loved ones who enjoy a sweet and flavorful treat. In addition to adding a festive flavor, cranberries are high in antioxidants and have been linked to urinary tract health. Enjoy these sweet treats in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease twelve 1 pint straight sided regular mouth jars, bottoms only.
2.Mix chopped cranberries with the 1/2 Cup sugar. Divide sugared cranberries evenly among the jars and pack lightly.
3.In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
4.Beat the eggs and orange juice until well blended; Blend in oil and orange rind. Add liquid mixture to the flour mixture all at once and stir well. Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips.
5.Spoon batter evenly over cranberries in jars, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
6.Wipe rim of jar clean, place lid on and screw the jar band until fingertip tight. Place filled jars in a shallow baking pan spaced well apart.
7.Bake in the oven at 375 degrees F about 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove jars and place on a wire rack to cool.

PROS

This dessert is portable and can be given as a gift.
It is also easy to make in large batches for crowds.

Cranberries, in addition to adding a festive flavor, are high in antioxidants and have been linked to urinary tract health.

CONS

The jars for this recipe can be expensive and must be properly sanitized before use.

This recipe contains both sugar and chocolate chips, which can be high in calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe contains sugar and chocolate chips, the cranberries used in this recipe are high in antioxidants and have been linked to urinary tract health.

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