Whiskey in the Jar Cake

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

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.