Cake in a Jar

Experience the charm of a personalized treat with this delightful Cake in a Jar recipe. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions, these individual servings of moist strawberry cake in a jar are a delightful and portable dessert

Prep time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Cook time:

25 mins

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Total time:

55 mins

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the glass jars

 

STEP 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

 

STEP 3

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract

 

STEP 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt

 

STEP 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined

 

STEP 6

Gently fold in diced strawberries

 

STEP 7

Spoon or pipe the batter into the jars, filling them halfway

 

STEP 8

Place the jars on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean

 

STEP 9

Allow the cakes to cool completely before sealing the jars

Nutrition facts (per serving)

Calories:

450

Protein:

6g

Fat:

20g

Carbs:

60g

Fiber:

2g

Sugar:

35g

Sodium:

200mg