Birthday Cake In A Jar - Quick Microwave Treat

An eight-ounce mason jar holds two tablespoons of yellow cake mix and two tablespoons of angel food cake mix. Mixing these two specific batters gives you a fluffy cake texture right inside the jar without adding eggs or oil. A small splash of water sets the batter in motion.

You can assemble this dessert ahead of time for your pantry or gift it to a friend. A paper cupcake liner sits on top of the dry mix to keep the rainbow sprinkles separate until you are ready to heat it. When sweet cravings strike, the entire cake cooks in one minute.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Layer dry ingredients

Add two tablespoons of angel food cake mix and two tablespoons of yellow cake mix directly into an eight-ounce microwave-safe jar. Place a paper cupcake liner over the powder, fill the liner with one teaspoon of rainbow sprinkles, and seal the lid tightly.

2. Store dry mix

Keep the sealed jar in a cool pantry for up to three months. This keeps the dry cake layers fresh until you are ready to cook.

3. Add water batter

Remove the lid and lift out the cupcake liner containing the sprinkles. Pour two tablespoons plus one teaspoon of water into the dry mix and stir thoroughly, scraping along the bottom edges of the jar so no dry flour remains.

4. Start initial microwave

Microwave the jar uncovered on high power for 20 seconds. This initial burst starts setting the structure of the cake.

5. Fold in sprinkles

Scatter the reserved rainbow sprinkles into the warm batter. Stir very gently so the sprinkles distribute evenly without sinking straight to the bottom.

6. Finish cooking cake

Return the jar to the microwave and heat for another 40 seconds. The sponge will expand and set completely.

7. Garnish and serve

Spoon whipped cream on top of the warm cake and scatter extra sprinkles over the cream. Serve immediately while warm.

Tips & Tricks

• Measure the water precisely because an extra tablespoon will make the cake gummy.
• Eat the cake straight from the warm jar with a long spoon.

Variations

Chocolate Swirl

Add a teaspoon of Nutella to the dry mix step and swirl another teaspoon in when folding the sprinkles.

How to Store Birthday Cake In A Jar

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Birthday Cake In A Jar – Quick Microwave Treat

Make a single-serve birthday cake in a jar using two cake mixes and sprinkles. Microwave for one minute for a fast gift or instant dessert.

5 minPrep time1 minCook time6 minTotal1Servings

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons angel food cake mix
• 2 tablespoons yellow cake mix
• 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles (plus more for serving, optional)
• 2 tablespoons water (plus 1 teaspoon)
• whipped cream (for serving, optional)
• 8 oz jar (microwave and oven safe)
• 1 cupcake liner

Instructions

1. 1Layer dry ingredients — Add two tablespoons of angel food cake mix and two tablespoons of yellow cake mix directly into an eight-ounce microwave-safe jar. Place a paper cupcake liner over the powder, fill the liner with one teaspoon of rainbow sprinkles, and seal the lid tightly.
2. 2Store dry mix — Keep the sealed jar in a cool pantry for up to three months. This keeps the dry cake layers fresh until you are ready to cook.
3. 3Add water batter — Remove the lid and lift out the cupcake liner containing the sprinkles. Pour two tablespoons plus one teaspoon of water into the dry mix and stir thoroughly, scraping along the bottom edges of the jar so no dry flour remains.
4. 4Start initial microwave — Microwave the jar uncovered on high power for 20 seconds. This initial burst starts setting the structure of the cake.
5. 5Fold in sprinkles — Scatter the reserved rainbow sprinkles into the warm batter. Stir very gently so the sprinkles distribute evenly without sinking straight to the bottom.
6. 6Finish cooking cake — Return the jar to the microwave and heat for another 40 seconds. The sponge will expand and set completely.
7. 7Garnish and serve — Spoon whipped cream on top of the warm cake and scatter extra sprinkles over the cream. Serve immediately while warm.

Cook's note: Always use an eight-ounce microwave-safe glass jar or ceramic mug. Handle the jar with a towel after heating since the glass becomes hot.

Servings: 1

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

RecipesCooker5 minutes1 minutes6 minutes