Cake in a Jar
Indulge in the delightful world of Cake in a Jar, where whimsical layers of cake and frosting come together for a portable dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This charming recipe allows you to customize each jar with your favorite flavors and colors, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a sweet gift for loved ones. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these jar cakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ⅓ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- For Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1.5 – 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 – 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg whites one at a time and mix in canola oil.
- Incorporate milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat frosting ingredients together until fluffy; layer cake pieces and frosting in jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: less than 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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