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Cake in a Jar Recipe

Cake in a Jar Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful treat of Cake in a Jar, a portable and layered dessert that is perfect for parties or as a thoughtful gift. This recipe allows you to create individual servings of cake beautifully presented in mason jars, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, berries, or sprinkles

Layering:

  • 1/2 cup whipped cream or frosting for layering
  • 4–6 8 oz mason jars

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan.
  2. Mix butter and sugar: Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
  6. Optional mix-ins: Fold in optional mix-ins if desired.
  7. Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 15–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  8. Assemble: Crumble the cake into chunks. In clean mason jars, layer crumbled cake and whipped cream or frosting, repeating layers until jars are full. Finish with a dollop of cream on top.

Notes

  • Perfect for parties or gifting.
  • Flavor variations with lemon zest, cocoa powder, or extracts.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • For longer shelf life, use buttercream instead of whipped cream.

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