Description
These Easter Wonderland Cake Jars are a fun and festive way to celebrate spring! Layers of soft, pastel-colored cake are stacked with creamy frosting inside a jar, creating a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Topped with edible Easter grass and jelly bean “eggs,” these jars make a perfect treat for Easter brunch, parties, or as a sweet homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 1 white cake mix (prepare batter per package directions)
- Food coloring (pink, yellow, teal, purple)
- 1 can white frosting
- Edible Easter grass
- Jelly bean Easter eggs
- Optional: Easter sprinkles
- 4 small jars (4–6 oz. each)
Instructions
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- Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.
- Divide the batter into four separate bowls and tint each with a different pastel food coloring.
- Bake the cake in separate layers or a single pan, then let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, crumble each color into fine crumbs.
- In each jar, layer a spoonful of one color cake crumble, followed by a layer of frosting.
- Repeat with alternating colors until the jar is full.
- Top with edible Easter grass and jelly beans to resemble a festive Easter basket.
- Add sprinkles if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Let the jars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Use a piping bag for the frosting layers to create a neater presentation.
- Swap white cake for vanilla, funfetti, or lemon for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American