Whiskey in the Jar Cake

Cooking4six's Note:

A cute,flour-free cake made in pint jars. Perfect for sharing!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Cake

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• nonstick cooking spray

Frosting

• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whiskey or 2 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Cake:.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler or microwave. Stir well and let cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add sugars and whiskey.Add remaining ingredients and melted chocolate; mix well.
5. Spray pint jars with the non-stick spray; fill the jars half full.
6. Place jars onto a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
7. Frosting:.
8. Cream shortening and butter.
9. Add sugar; mix on low speed until combined.
10. Set mixer to high and add whiskey a little at a time.
11. Beat until light and fluffy.
12. Frost cakes when cooled.