Brownie Cake in a Jar

Directions

Sterilize two 1-pint, straight-sided, wide-mouth canning jars, lids and rings by boiling for 10 minutes; set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon, if desired.

Set aside. In a medium sauce pan, 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 ixture. 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 325℉ (160℃).

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a pick inserted deep into each cake comes out clean.

Remove cakes from the oven, one at a time.

Place a lid, then a ring onto the jars and screw ring down tightly.

Place on counter to cool.