Cake In A Jar
Cake in a jar is a fun dessert packed into individual jars for a sweet portable treat. These single serving desserts are perfect for parties, or anytime you want homemade cake without the hassle of decorating a full sized one.
Servings: 4
Calories: 859kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup frosting of your choice
- Assorted toppings sprinkles, chocolate chips, crushed nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the inside of each mason jar with cooking spray or butter and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.½ cup whole milk
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mason jars, filling each jar about halfway full.
- Place the filled mason jars on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
- Remove the jars from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of each cake in the jar. Add your favorite toppings to decorate.1 cup frosting of your choice
- Screw the lids onto the jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy your adorable and delicious cake in a jar!
Notes
- Don't overmix the batter. This helps keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Only fill each jar halfway! This will keep it from baking over the top.
- Don't want to make homemade frosting? Use your favorite canned frosting, but make it better!
- Use 16 ounce mason jars for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 859kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 88g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg