Spice Cake in a Jar

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon shortening, melted

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup golden raisins

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/3 cup honey

1/3 cup sour cream

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush five sterilized canning jars with melted shortening. Place jars on a baking sheet; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, all-spice, and salt. Stir in pecans and raisins. In another bowl, combine milk, butter, honey, sour cream, egg, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Combine milk mixture with flour mixture, stirring to combine well. Evenly divide batter between jars, filling each jar approximately half full.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using kitchen towels, remove one jar at a time form the oven; carefully place lid and ring on each, screw lids on tightly. Cool jars on counter top. Once jars have sealed (popped!), store in a cool place for up to one year.