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Easter is a time of joy and celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious carrot cake in a jar recipe that can be enjoyed by all.
In this article, we will provide you with a guide on how to make the perfect Easter cake in a jar recipe that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake in a Jar
These delightful little treats are not only adorable and portable, but they also pack a punch with their scrumptious taste. Imagine layers of moist, flavorful carrot cake with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting nestled inside a charming jar.
It’s like having your own personal Easter dessert that you can enjoy with family and friends. Plus, the jars make for the perfect festive touch on your Easter table, adding a pop of color and creativity.
And let’s not forget, carrot cake is full of nutritious ingredients, like carrots and walnuts, which adds a feel-good element to your indulgence.
Enjoy making these delicious carrot cake jars for Easter! They’re sure to be a hit and could become a special part of your holiday traditions.
Related Reading: How To Make A Homemade Carrot Cake
How to Make Layered Carrot Cake in a Jar
- Clean and dry jars before use.
- Prepare cake batter as instructed on the package or from scratch.
- Preheat oven to the recommended temperature, and bake the cake in sheet pans for 25-30 minutes, rotating halfway. Check with a toothpick and let it cool before frosting.
- Cut cake circles using a 2-inch cookie cutter. For 4oz jars, use 1 cake round; for 8oz jars, use 2 cake rounds.
- Pipe frosting into jars, add cake round, and pipe more frosting on top. For 8oz jars, repeat with another cake round and frosting. Optionally, add cake crumbles on top.
- Put lids on jars and serve as a dessert.
Carrot Cake in a Jar
Ingredients
- 3 cups cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups grated carrots, lightly packed optional: 1 cup chopped nuts or 1 cup raisins
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 oz original cream cheese brick package softened to room temperature
- 2 1 cup sticks of unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 cups sifted confectioner sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Carrot Cake
- – In a medium-size bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Stir in raisins and drain crushed pineapples. Set aside for 60 minutes. – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line your sheet pan with nonstick baking spray. I prefer to line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy setting and removal. – In your stand mixer, combine the sifted flour, white sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined. – Gradually beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla, stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until absorbed. – Finally, add the carrot mixture you made earlier to your stand mixer with optional raisins or walnuts. Mix until well combined and be sure not to over mix batter. – Pour evenly into sheet pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- – Using your standing mixer and the whisk attachment to mix butter for 2 minutes and incorporate cream cheese at low speed. Add sifted sugar at low speed and increase to medium until mix is whipped and fluffy. – Reduce the speed too low to add the vanilla increase to high and mix until fluffy and whipped. – Add spices to your frosting, be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl until it's completely mixed.
Assemble
- – Once cake has cooled, using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of the cake you baked. You will need 1 cake round for a 4oz (about 118.29 ml) mason Jar and 2 cake rounds for an 8oz (about 236.59 ml) mason jar. – Spoon the spiced cream cheese frosting into a piping bag and pipe frosting in the bottom of each jar and add one cake round on top of the filling. Lastly, pipe another layer of spiced cream cheese frosting onto the top of each cake. – Remove the cake from the oven, invert the pan onto a cooling rack, and let cool completely. – If using an 8 oz (about 236.59 ml) mason jar, repeat the process of adding another cake round and piping another layer of spiced cream cheese frosting onto the top of each cake. You can also add sprinkles of your carrot cake scraps as crumbles on top of your filling.– At this time, your cake jar will be assembled and place your lid on top of the jar and seal it. Be sure not to overfill your jar so that it can close properly. – Enjoy your delicious Easter cake jar recipe with family and friends!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can make them a day or two ahead of time. Just store them in the refrigerator with the lids on them to keep them fresh.
Absolutely! Feel free to add your favorite ingredients, such as raisins, pineapple, or coconut, to personalize the carrot cake to your taste.
Carrot cake jars can last up to 10 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. Just make sure to keep them covered with a lid to maintain freshness.
You can easily adapt the recipe to suit various dietary needs. For example, you can make a gluten-free version by using gluten-free flour or a vegan version by using egg substitutes and vegan cream cheese.
Yes, you can freeze them, just wrap the jars tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When you’re ready to serve them, defrost them at room temperature.
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Conclusion
The Easter cake in a jar recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and beautiful presentation.
With our detailed instructions, you can easily recreate this recipe and enjoy a tasty Easter treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Too busy to make your own dessert jars don’t worry we have various cakes in jars available at Legacy Cakery to satisfy any sweet tooth!
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