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Easter Cake in a Jar

Easter Cake in a Jar


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Easter Cake in a Jar is a delightful and colorful twist on traditional desserts, perfect for spring celebrations. This layered treat combines fun flavors and vibrant colors, making it an eye-catching addition to Easter brunches, birthday parties, or any festive gathering. Each jar contains fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and whimsical decorations like edible grass and jelly beans. Not only are these jars visually appealing, but they also make serving easy and mess-free. Plus, kids can join in the fun by helping with the preparation!


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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter as per package directions; divide into four bowls and tint each with food coloring.
  2. Fill cupcake tins with colored batter and bake according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
  3. Crumble cooled cupcakes into separate bowls to maintain color separation.
  4. Pipe frosting into a plastic bag; cut off one corner for easy layering.
  5. In jars, layer crumbled cake starting with purple, followed by frosting; repeat until jars are filled.
  6. Top with edible grass and jelly beans for decoration.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar (140g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg