Easter Cake in a Jar : A Colorful, Make-Ahead Party Favorite
Bring a burst of color to your Easter celebration with these vibrant Easter Cakes in a Jar. Layers of crumbled cupcakes and creamy frosting are packed into mini jars and topped with edible Easter grass and jelly beans to resemble sweet little nests. These fun, single-serve desserts are a hit with kids and grown-ups alike—and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- cooling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Ingredients
1 box white cake mix (prepared per package directions)
1 can white frosting
Food coloring (pink, yellow, teal, purple)
Edible Easter grass
Jelly bean Easter eggs
Optional: Easter sprinkles
4 glass jars (4–6 oz size)
Instructions
Color the batter
Divide prepared cake batter into 4 bowls. Tint each with a different food coloring.
Bake the cupcakes
Scoop each color into cupcake liners and bake as directed on the box. You’ll get about 4 cupcakes per color. Let them cool completely.
Crumble the cake
Remove the liners and crumble each cupcake color into separate bowls.
Layer in jars
Add a spoonful of one cake color to the bottom of each jar. Pipe a thin layer of frosting on top using a plastic bag with the corner snipped. Repeat with the remaining colors, ending with frosting on top. Make sure the frosting touches the edge of the jar for that layered look.
Decorate
Top each jar with edible grass and jelly bean eggs to create a nest. Or sprinkle with Easter sprinkles for a more playful touch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120