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Pastel Layered Easter Cake in a Jar


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  • Author: Merry
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

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 (46 oz. each)

Instructions

    • 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