Mason Jar cupcakes and other cake in a jar recipes are easy and quick as well as a lot of fun to make. You wont believe the range of cupcakes that can be made and baked in a Mason jar.
Aside from looking and tasting great, having you cupcake and cake within the mason jar means they are highly portable, making them perfect for gatherings such as holiday celebrations, birthday parties, picnics, family gatherings, days or nights out at the football and other sports to name just a few.
Mason Jars are one of the single most usable items on the planet! I’m not kidding there is literally no limit to what you can use these jars for. They can be used for everything from crafts to cakes, are highly portable, inexpensive and make great gifts! Check out our Pinterset board for more Mason Jar Ideas
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Cake In a Jar Recipes and Instructions
How To Make Mason Jar Cupcakes
The video below shows just how easy it is to make delicious mason jar cupcakes.
15 Favorite Mason Jar Cupcake recipes
1. Chocolate Cupcakes in a Jar
This recipe is not the most creative cake in a jar creation, but it certainly is chock-a-lishous!. Very simple to make this double (yes I did say double) chocolate cupcake is delicious.
From Glorious Treats
2. Red Velvet Mason Jar Cupcakes
Red Velvet Mason Jar Cupcakes – with a creamy cheese frosting in a fun mason jar- add sprinkles to make them super festive! These cupcakes in a jar are easy to make and even easier to transport!
From Boston Girl Bakes
3. Colorful Mason Jar Layered Cupcake Parfaits
A yummy, colorful cupcake recipe for Halloween, Christmas, or even Valentines Day. Bets of all its served in a Mason Jar!
4. Dr. Pepper Cupcake in A Jar
These extremely yummy Dr Pepper flavored Mason Jar Cupcakes are more like a traditional cake in a jar style cake. AS with all cakes in a jar, this Dr Pepper Cupcake in a jar is easily portable, prefect for picnics or football matches.
From Growing Up Gable
5. Oreo Brownie Cupcake Recipe In a Mason Jar
Mmm who doesn’t love Oreo’s, this Oreo Brownie Cupcake Recipe in Jar is a no-brainer for your next event or gathering. Our kids in particular just love this Cupcake in a jar.
From Sweet Party Place
6. Authentic Texas Sheet Cupcake Recipe (In A Jar!)
If you have ever had Texas Sheet Cake (if you haven’t where have you been living!?) you will know just how delicious this creation is, well its even more delicious when you make it in a mason jar!
From CBS New York
7. Whiskey Cupcake in The JAR-O!
The perfect Mason jar cupcake for St. Paddy’s day gatherings and parties! There will be plenty of Irish eyes smiling when you hand these around at your next event.
From Sprinkle Bakes
8. Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes In a Jar
These Orange Dreamsicle cupcakes in a jar are the perfect sweet treat for summer or anytime you need a ‘lil’ sugary goodness. Not only do these cupcakes in a mason jar look gorgeous, they taste heavenly!
From Cookies & Cups
9. Autumn Cupcake In a Jar
Give these Cupcakes in a Mason jar as a gift this Autumn or bring them along to your next gathering, they are sure to be a hit!
10. Bunny Cupcake in a Mason Jar Recipe – Fun Easter Cupcake Idea!
A great and creative idea for an Easter treat, these Bunny Mason Jar Cupcakes are simply adorable!
From Freebie Finding Mom
11. Chocolate Mint Chip Cupcakes In a Mason Jar
If you love chocolate mint chip ice cream, you are going to love this more portable version in a Jar!
From Skip To My Lou
12. Mason jar pumpkin cupcakes
For a sweet treat while your on the move, these pumpkin cupcakes in a jar are just the thing.
From She Knows
13. Snickers Cupcakes in a Jar
This snickers infused cupcake in a jar makes for a great gift idea for kids and adults a like. Be warned though you will be asked for more, these cupcakes are addictive.
From Sweet Little Details
14. Mason Jar Cupcakes In a Pinch
These Mason Jar Cupcakes look impressive, but you will be pleased to know they are ridiculously simple to make.
From The Inspired Home
15. Cute Gingerbread Cupcakes In A Jar
Check out these super cute Gingerbread cupcakes in a jar, they are simply adorable. These make fantastic gifts for friends and family no matter what the occasion!
From BuzzFeed
Gift a Cup Cake in a Jar as a Holder (No Bake)
A great gift idea is to use a Mason Jar as a holder to present a cupcake you have bought or made.
You don’t bake the cupcake in the mason jar rather you use it to present your cupcake in a beautiful presentation.
Using the Mason Jar as a holder provides you with an excellent medium to safely transport your Cupcake and keep them fresh.
Make sure you get the correct sized Mason Jar for this DIY project, you can find them here at Amazon.
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