Gift In A Jar (Carrot Cake) Recipe

[Scary Snarky toaD]

I just got this in one of my emails today and thought it was a great idea for gifts so wanted to pass it along for any who have not seen it:

Gift in a Jar Recipe

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CARROT CAKE MIX IN A JAR

2 C. sugar
2 tsp. powdered vanilla
1/2 C. chopped pecans
3 C. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 T. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

Carrot Cake -- Makes 1 (13 x 9-inch) cake

Carrot Cake Mix
1 1/2 C. vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 C. grated carrots
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple

Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Place Carrot Cake Mix in large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the mix and add the oil, eggs, carrots and pineapple. Blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool the cake and frost if desired or dust with confectioners' sugar. :yum: :yum: :yum:

[jaskolka]

I made this recipe this weekend aswsome!!!!

http://www.verybestbaking.com/Recipes/Search/RecipeCard.asp?RecipeID=28218&BrandSiteID=2


Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pie

Level:Quick 'N Easy

The sweet, creamy richness of a brown sugar base makes this chocolate chip pie a perfect foil for chopped nuts and whipped or ice cream. Serve with strong coffee or tea.

Estimated Times:
Preparation - 15 min | Cooking - 55 min | Yields - 8

Ingredients:

1 * unbaked 9-inch (4 cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts
1 sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Directions:


PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

BEAT eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream.


Notes:

* If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style, thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly.