Cake in a Jar

Step 4: Store or Enjoy. Do Both!

This is one little beauty I popped onto a plate - but no need, they're easy to eat right out of the jar!

Once you've sealed these little treats, lable and date them. Then you're ready to serve, ship, or store.
Enjoy!

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UPDATE:
According to user precision: "We've been doing these for years, they are great! I've got some right now that are over 6 months old, and I wouldn't hesitate to eat them."

Comments

[Sariamore]

I was wanting to know if you can jar pineapple upside down cake? My aunt wants me to send her some in the mail. I have done regular cakes. Awesome! Does anyone know if you can jar this type of cake?

[scoochmaroo]

You can certainly send her the cake in a jar, but it is not shelf stable for any longer than any other baked good, so make sure she eats it up!

[WildStars13]

do you think this would work with a normal bread recipe? We don't eat bread very quickly. It seems like every time I buy a loaf we eat half of it and the other half sits around until it molds. This would be the perfect amount to go with soups.

[chorak]

No, you can't do this with a regular bread recipe. Only quick breads like zucchini or banana nut or kinds like that. I think something about the yeast in regular bread makes it so you can't do it in a jar like this.

[katiebegood]

Actually I've read articles about making yeast rolls in a canning jar. Just make sure to grease the sides and then put a piece of dough in the jar to fill about half.

[scatron]

I just ran across this site as per a friends suggestion for cake in a jar for my brother who is in Afghanistan. Could you Chorak, or someone else please share with me a banana nut bread recipe or pumpkin bread that would work like the cake in a car so that I may make some up to send to my brother. Thanks!

[scoochmaroo]

Try this one, if it's not too late! http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Pumpkin-Bread-Recipe/

[asmith-9]

Or keep a bread bag, turn inside out and rinse - allow to dry on the dish rack. Next time you buy a loaf, take half out and pop it in the used bread bag and pop it in the freezer. Put the other half in the fridge. Keep one bread bag spare for the next loaf you buy.

[Gamer4Fire]

Try keeping your bread in the fridge instead of the counter, it will last longer. Much longer.

[avakatie]

I need jars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WonderWoman06]

i will have to try this sometime. sometime i get that craving and i just wished that i had some chocolate cake or brownie. since they are about the same you think brownie will work like this too?

[Hard Tymes]

I HATE COOKING SHOWS! ;) {yeah!, sure ya do!} Just the thought of doing a chocolate cake and having a glass of extra cold 2% milk with it!........or maybe with an extra large orange slice with a piece of cake? Just the thought of a cup of chilled just squeezed orange juice saving the pulp in the juice and dipping that slice of moist creamy chocolate cake with strawberry's on the side into that juice.............not counting the bowl fresh homemade french vanilla ice cream off to the side........ I think I'm in my happy place now..........thank you very much! Do I hate cooking shows?...........{an hour later, with eyes glazed over, with an empty plate & bowl at hand}....UH!? What was the question again!? GAWD! I love Instructables! Richard ~~ [e-mail]