15 Easy Cake in a Jar Recipes - DIY Mason Jar Cupcakes (2024)

Mason Jar cupcakes and other cake in a jar recipes are easy and quick as well as a lot of fun to make. You wont believe the range of cupcakes that can be made and baked in a Mason jar.

Aside from looking and tasting great, having you cupcake and cake within the mason jar means they are highly portable, making them perfect for gatherings such as holiday celebrations, birthday parties, picnics, family gatherings, days or nights out at the football and other sports to name just a few.

Mason Jars are one of the single most usable items on the planet! I’m not kidding there is literally no limit to what you can use these jars for. They can be used for everything from crafts to cakes, are highly portable, inexpensive and make great gifts! Check out our Pinterset board for more Mason Jar Ideas

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Cake In a Jar Recipes and Instructions

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How To Make Mason Jar Cupcakes

The video below shows just how easy it is to make delicious mason jar cupcakes.

15 Favorite Mason Jar Cupcake recipes

1. Chocolate Cupcakes in a Jar

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This recipe is not the most creative cake in a jar creation, but it certainly is chock-a-lishous!. Very simple to make this double (yes I did say double) chocolate cupcake is delicious.

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From Glorious Treats

2. Red Velvet Mason Jar Cupcakes

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Red Velvet Mason Jar Cupcakes – with a creamy cheese frosting in a fun mason jar- add sprinkles to make them super festive! These cupcakes in a jar are easy to make and even easier to transport!

From Boston Girl Bakes

3. Colorful Mason Jar Layered Cupcake Parfaits

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A yummy, colorful cupcake recipe for Halloween, Christmas, or even Valentines Day. Bets of all its served in a Mason Jar!

From A Southern Fairy Tale

4. Dr. Pepper Cupcake in A Jar

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These extremely yummy Dr Pepper flavored Mason Jar Cupcakes are more like a traditional cake in a jar style cake. AS with all cakes in a jar, this Dr Pepper Cupcake in a jar is easily portable, prefect for picnics or football matches.

From Growing Up Gable

5. Oreo Brownie Cupcake Recipe In a Mason Jar

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Mmm who doesn’t love Oreo’s, this Oreo Brownie Cupcake Recipe in Jar is a no-brainer for your next event or gathering. Our kids in particular just love this Cupcake in a jar.

From Sweet Party Place

6. Authentic Texas Sheet Cupcake Recipe (In AJar!)

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If you have ever had Texas Sheet Cake (if you haven’t where have you been living!?) you will know just how delicious this creation is, well its even more delicious when you make it in a mason jar!

From CBS New York

7. Whiskey Cupcake in The JAR-O!

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The perfect Mason jar cupcake for St. Paddy’s day gatherings and parties! There will be plenty of Irish eyes smiling when you hand these around at your next event.

From Sprinkle Bakes

8. Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes In a Jar

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These Orange Dreamsicle cupcakes in a jar are the perfect sweet treat for summer or anytime you need a ‘lil’ sugary goodness. Not only do these cupcakes in a mason jar look gorgeous, they taste heavenly!

From Cookies & Cups

9. Autumn Cupcake In a Jar

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Give these Cupcakes in a Mason jar as a gift this Autumn or bring them along to your next gathering, they are sure to be a hit!

From Love My Big Happy Family

10. Bunny Cupcake in a Mason Jar Recipe – Fun Easter Cupcake Idea!

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A great and creative idea for an Easter treat, these Bunny Mason Jar Cupcakes are simply adorable!

From Freebie Finding Mom

11. Chocolate Mint Chip Cupcakes In a Mason Jar

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If you love chocolate mint chip ice cream, you are going to love this more portable version in a Jar!

From Skip To My Lou

12. Mason jar pumpkin cupcakes

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For a sweet treat while your on the move, these pumpkin cupcakes in a jar are just the thing.

From She Knows

13. Snickers Cupcakes in aJar

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This snickers infused cupcake in a jar makes for a great gift idea for kids and adults a like. Be warned though you will be asked for more, these cupcakes are addictive.

From Sweet Little Details

14. Mason Jar Cupcakes In a Pinch

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These Mason Jar Cupcakes look impressive, but you will be pleased to know they are ridiculously simple to make.

From The Inspired Home

15. Cute Gingerbread Cupcakes In A Jar

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Check out these super cute Gingerbread cupcakes in a jar, they are simply adorable. These make fantastic gifts for friends and family no matter what the occasion!

From BuzzFeed

Gift a Cup Cake in a Jar as a Holder (No Bake)

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A great gift idea is to use a Mason Jar as a holder to present a cupcake you have bought or made.

You don’t bake the cupcake in the mason jar rather you use it to present your cupcake in a beautiful presentation.

Using the Mason Jar as a holder provides you with an excellent medium to safely transport your Cupcake and keep them fresh.

Make sure you get the correct sized Mason Jar for this DIY project, you can find them here at Amazon.

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FAQs

Can I bake a cake in a glass jar? ›

There are 2 different ways you can make a cake in a jar: Bake a shallow cake, cut out rounds with circular cookie cutters, add different cake layers to your jar, and optional: add fun toppings or a layer of frosting. You can find lots of mason jar cake recipes here. Actually bake your cake right in the glass jar.

How long does cake in a jar last? ›

How Long Does Cake in a Jar Last? At room temperature, a birthday cake in a jar will last just a day or two. Refrigerate it and it should last up to four days. Or store it in the freezer for several months right in the jar; this way, you'll have a thoughtful birthday present at the ready whenever you need one.

How to can cake in a jar? ›

In making them, cake batter is poured into canning jars, which are then baked in the oven. When the cake is deemed cooked by the cook, the jars are taken out of the oven, metal lids slapped on right away, and as the cake and jar cools a vacuum (usually) forms, creating a sealed jar.

What size jar for cupcake in a jar? ›

Go with a 4 oz jar. Feel like doubling up? The 8 oz jars perfectly fit two cupcakes and all the frosting and toppings that your heart desires.

Is cake in a jar safe? ›

They are not designed to withstand the thermal stresses that occur with dry oven heat. Therefore, Clemson Extension strongly discourages consumers from canning cakes and breads in jars. Botulism is a serious and often fatal disease and no consumer should take unnecessary risks with this microorganism.

Is it better to bake cake in glass or metal? ›

For baked desserts like cakes, cookies, and brownies, metal is better. Most recipes are designed and developed for metal pans, and you'll be able to replicate the recipe in your home if you use a similar pan.

Is glass jar oven safe? ›

Jars can explode in the oven causing damage to the oven or injury from broken glass. Oven temperatures vary according to accuracy of the oven regulators and circulation of heat. Oven heat is dry and slow to penetrate the jar.

How long do cupcakes in a jar last? ›

We recommend you eat our cupcake jars within 7 days after receiving them. Refrigeration does not extend the shelf life. Or, cupcake jars can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Do jar cakes need to be refrigerated? ›

Yes. JARS contain dairy and must be refrigerated. They can stay out for a few hours to display during an event! Note: JARS taste even more delicious chilled!

Can you freeze mason jar cakes? ›

We're going to make 8 jars... 4 flavors, 2 of each. Each jar is about 2 servings of cake. And, each jar can be stored and eaten straight from the fridge or the freezer.

Can I bake a cake in a can? ›

Make sure that the aluminum can is safe for baking. Avoid cans lined with a BPA coating since this may become toxic when exposed to intense heat. Use a manual safety can opener for best results. You must make sure that the can opener does not leave a sharp edge around the base of the can.

How do you ship cupcakes in a jar? ›

To ship the cupcakes, I topped the jars with lids, wrapped each one in bubble wrap and carefully packed them into a box with some festive tissue paper.

Can you bake in a can? ›

So the answer is yes. Many old fashioned breads were cooked in cans. Just of course remove the lid, a no brainer because you couldn't get the ingredients in the can.

What temperature do you put jars in the oven? ›

I prefer to use the oven sterilization method (as opposed to the hot water method) which is as follows:
  1. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees.
  2. Wash each canning jar or mason jar and lid with hot soapy water then rinse but don't dry them.
  3. Place each clean jar on a baking tray and place in the oven for 10 minutes.

Is it safe to put glass jars in the oven? ›

You are correct that glass jars are not oven safe. Depending on what you are looking for, you could bake individual servings in ramekins, small Pyrex containers or even ceramic mugs. If you really love the look of mason jars or want the ability to put a lid on, consider making a mason jar trifle.

Can you put any glass jar in the oven? ›

Check to see if there is a marked "Oven-Safe" symbol underneath the piece. Glass bowls made of borosilicate or tempered glass and marked as oven-safe can go in the oven and withstand high temperatures. Those made of non-tempered glass may not be suitable with heat resistance and withstanding temperature changes.

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