I’ve been seeing this adorable idea for “cake in a jar” on some food blogs and I had to hop on the wagon myself. Having had problems transporting cake, or knowing how to package it so that the frosting doesn’t get smashed, is something I’ve dealt with in the past. This solves all sorts of problems, and is a great gift too!
I started out with red velvet cake since it’s the Christmas season, but you can make whatever kind that strikes your fancy! I can imagine a lemon cake in the summer with flowers around the jar 
Bake in a cupcake pan, and while they’re cooling, whip up a batch of your favorite frosting. To assemble, slice a cupcake in half and place the bottom at the base of the jar. Pipe in a layer of frosting and add the top of the cupcake. Pipe on the final layer of frosting, leaving a 1/4″ headspace from the top, and decorate.
Top with a lid, tie on a plastic spoon with ribbon, and you’re set! Enjoy!
From one hearty appletite to another…happy cooking!
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