Top 4 Cake in a Jar Recipes For Your Sweet Tooth

By Samridhi Rohatgi|3 - 4 mins read| June 19, 2024

We’re sure there’s no one who hates cakes. What if you could get your favorite cake packet in a cute little jar?

Cake in a Jar recipes are in trend lately, not just for their adorability but also for their sumptuous flavors, which make them perfect for birthday parties, as return gifts, or just for taking a small bite to indulge in the sweetness.

Read below to explore our top four recommendations on cake in a jar recipe ideas that are truly irresistible.

New York Chocolate Cake

The richness and velvety texture of this classic chocolate cake make it everyone’s favorite. If you are a chocoholic, this is indeed the perfect dessert fix.

Cooking Time: 

35 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Directions:

  • In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Now add milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and egg; combine well until the mixture turns smooth.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Pour the batter onto a greased tray and let it bake for about 30 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once baked, let the cake cool. 
  • Scoop out some cake into a jar and add your favorite frosting. Enjoy!

Red Velvet Cake

This red velvet cake tastes as stunning as it looks. The subtle cocoa flavor combined with the rich red color gives it that tenseness.

Cooking Time:

25-30 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1.2 tsp. vinegar

Directions:

  • In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Now add buttermilk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and egg and combine until the batter is rich and creamy.
  • Grease the jars with some butter, and pour the batter into them.
  • Let it bake in a preheated oven (350°F) for about 25 minutes.
  • Layer with vanilla frosting and serve chilled.

Lemon Blueberry Cake

This lemon blueberry cake infuses the zesty flavor of lemon with the tartness of blueberries, making it a perfect recipe for summer parties.

Cooking Time:

40 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup of fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup butter

Directions:

  • Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Then pour milk, eggs, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest into it.
  • Combine until the mixture turns smooth.
  • Now carefully fold some fresh blueberries into the mixture.
  • Pour the batter into greased jars. Make sure you only fill half of it.
  • Let them bake for about 25–30 minutes in a preheated oven (350 °F).
  • Let them cool for a while.
  • Now drizzle some lemon glaze or top it off with some whipped cream.

Carrot Cake

Love carrots? This classic carrot cake packs the rich aroma of warm spices and is topped with a creamy frosting.

Cooking Time:

25-30 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg powder
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Directions:

  • Combine all the dry ingredients.
  • Now add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until everything is properly combined.
  • Then fold in the grated carrot along with chopped walnuts into the prepared batter.
  • Fill the mixture into greased jars.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once done, let your carrot jar cake bake for about 20–30 minutes.
  • Once done, let it cool and layer with some fresh cream cheese frosting.

Whether it’s your kid’s birthday party or you just want to adore some beautiful jar cakes on a weekend, these recipes are not only delicious but also easy. Happy baking!


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Written by Samridhi Rohatgi

Last Updated: Wed Jun 19 2024

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