Cake in a Jar

Cake in a Jar is a delicious and original way to present and serve a dessert. Moreover, it makes for a very nice and personal gift idea. Here’s how to make a simple Cake in a Jar:

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of sugar
• 100 g of melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• Flavoring of choice (e.g., vanilla, lemon zest, etc.)
• Sterilized glass jars with airtight closure
• A pinch of salt

Additional ingredients (optional):

• Cocoa powder
• Chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts
• Jam or Nutella for filling

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar until you get a frothy mixture.
3. Add the melted butter and the chosen flavoring, mixing everything well.
4. In another bowl, combine the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful to avoid forming lumps.
6. (Optional) Add additional ingredients like cocoa, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts, to taste.
7. Pour the batter into the glass jars, filling them up to a maximum of halfway to allow room for the cake to rise.
8. Close the jars and place them on a baking sheet.
9. Bake the jars in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. Check the doneness by inserting a wooden skewer: if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
10. Let cool completely before sealing the jar with the airtight lid.

Once the cake is completely cooled, you can decorate it with a ribbon or label it to give away as a gift.

Curiosity

Jar Cakes were born as an innovative way to preserve sweets, but they have become a form of culinary art that allows playing with layers, colors, and flavor combinations!

Remember that you can vary the taste of the cake by simply changing the flavors or additional ingredients, trying out new creations every time!