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Easter Cake in a Jar

Easter Cake in a Jar

Easter Cake in a Jar is a whimsical and vibrant dessert that adds a festive touch to your Easter celebrations. This charming treat layers soft, colorful cake with rich frosting, all beautifully displayed in individual jars. Not only are they visually stunning, but they also offer the convenience of a portable dessert, perfect for gatherings or as delightful gifts for loved ones. Kids will love getting involved in the decorating process, making this recipe a fun family activity. With its eye-catching presentation and delicious flavor, Easter Cake in a Jar is sure to be a hit at any festive occasion!

  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (one jar per serving) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 White Cake Mix
  • Food Coloring (pink, yellow, teal, purple)
  • 1 Can White Frosting
  • Edible Easter Grass
  • Jelly Bean Easter Eggs
  • Optional: Easter Sprinkles
  • 4 Jars (4-6 oz.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare cake batter according to package directions. Divide into four bowls and color each with food coloring.
  2. Pour the colored batter into cupcake tins and bake until done. Allow cooling completely.
  3. Crumble each colored cupcake into separate bowls.
  4. Place white frosting into a plastic bag and cut off the corner for piping.
  5. Layer crumbled cake and frosting in jars, starting with one color at the bottom.
  6. Decorate each jar with edible grass and jelly beans or sprinkles.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For enhanced texture, consider adding crushed cookies or nuts between layers. Chill jars before serving to meld flavors perfectly.