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4th of July Cake in a Jar


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  • Author: annika
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and delicious layered cake served in jars, perfect for summer celebrations and easy sharing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box of cake mix (red velvet, vanilla, or any preferred flavor)
  • Eggs (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Oil (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Water (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Creamy frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • Red and blue food coloring
  • Sprinkles (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and bake the cake according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cake into small pieces.
  3. Add a layer of cake crumbles to each jar, followed by a layer of frosting.
  4. Repeat the layers until each jar is filled, finishing with frosting on top.
  5. Decorate with dyed frosting and sprinkles or fresh fruit.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy your dessert!

Notes

Stir often while mixing cake batter for fluffiness. Ensure the cake cools completely to prevent melting the frosting.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg