Description
Cake in a jar is a fun and creative way to enjoy individual servings of cake. Each jar is packed with moist, flavorful cake and topped with frosting, making it the perfect portable dessert. Whether it’s for a party, a gift, or a sweet treat for yourself, these jars bring a personal touch to dessert time!
Ingredients
1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
1 cup of water
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup of frosting (any flavor)
6–8 small mason jars (or any glass jars with a lid)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the inside of the mason jars lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to ensure the batter is properly prepared.
- Pour the cake batter into each mason jar, filling them about halfway. Leave space for the cake to rise as it bakes.
- Arrange the filled jars on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cakes; if it comes out clean, they’re ready.
- Let the cakes cool completely inside the jars.
- Once the cakes have cooled, top each with frosting. You can pipe it on for a neat finish or use a spoon to spread it across the top. For an extra touch, you can layer frosting and cake inside the jar for a visually appealing effect.
- Place the lids on the jars and serve the cakes as individual portions.
Notes
Store the jars in the refrigerator once cooled. They will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
If you plan to reheat, remove the lid and microwave for 20-30 seconds to enjoy a warm cake with slightly melted frosting.
This recipe is versatile, and you can switch up cake and frosting flavors or add fun mix-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
