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plastic jar with layered cake with a pink spoon taped to the container.

Easy Cake in a Jar Recipe (Mason Jar Cakes)

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These mini layer cakes can be made with any of our bakery-style cake recipes, cut into rounds then layered with your favorite frosting or filling. Seal them up and tape a spoon to each jar for the easiest grab-and-go dessert for any party or event. Perfect for birthday parties and celebrations!
You can get:
1x cake batch (quarter sheet pan) - 6 cake jars
2x cake batch (half sheet pan) - 12 cake jars
Servings 6 cake jars
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time3 hours 28 minutes
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Equipment

small jars either plastic or glass mason jars; I used 6 oz jars that are 2.8" wide and 2.6" tall
washi tape
sample spoons
Cake Ring(s)
piping bag for adding the frosting

Ingredients

  • 1x batch your favorite cake (completely chilled, ideally frozen)
  • 1x batch your favorite frosting
  • toppings (sprinkles, cookie crumbles, and more)

Instructions

  • 1x batch of red velvet cake cut into rounds with a cake cutter.
    Bake, chill, and freeze the cake completely. Then, use a matching cutter to cut out 12 cake rounds for a 1x batch or 24 cake rounds for a 2x batch. (The amount of cake rounds will vary depending on the size of the jar you use.)
  • plastic jars with a single layer of funfetti cake in each one.
    Place the first cake round into each jar.
  • cakes in a jar with the first layer of frosting on top of the cake.
    Pipe a swirl of your favorite frosting over the first cake layer.
  • cakes in a jar with frosting and sprinkles on top before closing and adding the small spoon.
    Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting, then pipe a final swirl. Garnish with sprinkles, cookie crumbles, or any other decorations you like. Keep the decorations below the height of the jar lid or the toppings may be crushed.
  • Seal the jars and tape on a sample spoon with a piece of washi tape. Either serve right away or refrigerate for approximately 3-5 days.

Notes

Once sealed, the cakes can last in the fridge for about 3-5 days (unless there is a perishable fresh ingredient, like berries). 
Allow the cakes to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Author: Amy
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