There are a couple popular techniques that can elevate simple dessert into something extra special. One trick is putting sweets on a stick.. cookies, cake pops, rice krispies treats and even mini pies somehow are much cuter on a stick! And it seems the same can be said of putting special treats in a jar… it can turn a simple cupcake, for example, into an extra adorable treat, perfect to take on a picnic, give as a party favor, or as a sweet thank you to a teacher, co-worker or friend.
I’ve been seeing lots of beautiful treats in jars… cheesecake in a jar, cupcakes in a jar and even homemade cake mix in a jar. Everything it seems, looks better in a jar!
So, I recently headed to Wal-Mart and bought myself a case of 1/2 pint canning jars. Then I whipped up a batch of our household favorite… Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting.
I baked the cupcakes as I normally would, using cupcake liners in a regular sized muffin pan. Then, after the cupcakes were baked and cooled, I removed the liners and cut the cupcakes in half (horizontally). I placed a half cupcake in the bottom of a jar, piped a swirl of frosting, added another half cupcake, more icing, a third slice of cupcake and a final swirl of icing. So each jar contains 1 and 1/2 cupcakes. I would suggest being slightly stingy on the icing, or the amount of icing may overpower the cupcakes, but it comes down to personal preference too!
Make someone’s day with a special treat in a jar!
I’m adding this post to Tidy Mom’s- I’m lovin it Friday post.
Love this! So pretty and delicious ~ a combo that I am quite fond of 🙂
I've been making these for about a year for special events and people absolutely love them. They think it's such a wonderful idea and something they typically haven't seen before. And if you're shipping cupcakes – this keeps them intact!
This is great! Would make a perfect gift.
These are absolutely adorable! I think these jars are the new-thing. Love it! And the color pairing? Totally awesome!
Found this thru The Tom Kat Studio on fb!! Posted the link on our fb page. THANK YOU!!
Such a beautiful jar of yummmmm! I love chocolate & cream cheese together too! :0)
Oh wow, I've been toying with baking cake in jars lately, but this is just reeaaallly freaking cute! Must try it!
This would be the perfect way for kids to take home cake from a birthday party and do double duty as a goody bag – I will shamelessly steal this idea, but if anyone asks, I'll tell them Glory told me about it! Bravo!
I LOVE this!! I mean, how great is this when transporting cupcakes?!! Plus, your are right, there is something about the cuteness of a jar. I'm definitely doing this very soon!!
What an amazing and fun idea! I think it would be great fun to eat my cupcake out of this little jar. So cute I could eat it up with a spoon! LOL