Lemon Chocolate Jar Cake
Lemon Chocolate Jar Cake is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 495 calories per serving. Recipe by Minel Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $3.74 total, $0.94 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pcs Eggs (Large, room temperature)
- 8 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp Whole milk
- 8 tbsp Olive oil (Extra‑virgin for best flavor)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed; about 6‑7 drops per jar)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest (Finely grated fresh zest)
- 8 tsp Cocoa powder (Unsweetened)
- 8 tbsp All‑purpose flour (Sifted)
- 4 tsp Vanilla extract (One packet equals 1 tsp)
- 4 tsp Baking powder
Instructions
Gather and measure ingredients
Measure all ingredients for 4 jars. Keep the lemon zest, cocoa powder, and flour sifted in separate small bowls.
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Beat eggs and sugar
In the mixing bowl, whisk the 4 eggs together with 8 tbsp sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly frothy (about 2 minutes).
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Add wet ingredients
Stir in 8 tbsp milk, 8 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, and the lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
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Incorporate dry ingredients
Add 8 tsp cocoa powder, 8 tbsp sifted flour, 4 tsp vanilla extract, and 4 tsp baking powder. Gently fold until the batter is uniform and no streaks remain.
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Portion batter into jars
Divide the batter evenly among the 4 jars, filling each about three‑quarters full. Secure each lid tightly.
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Prepare the water‑bath
Place the pot on the stove and add enough water so that it reaches just below the tops of the closed jars when they are placed inside.
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Cook the jars
Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover the pot. Cook for 20 minutes, keeping the water at a steady simmer (no rolling boil).
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Temperature: Medium heat
Cool and serve
Using tongs, carefully remove the hot jars from the pot and set them on a heat‑proof surface. Let cool for 3‑5 minutes before opening. Serve warm, optionally topped with melted chocolate or shredded coconut.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 495
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Gluten
Last updated: March 18, 2026






