Carrot Cake Jar Mix
Create a heartwarming, homemade gift or a convenient baking experience with this delightful Carrot Cake Jar Mix! Layered with precision and bursting with flavors, this mix features classic ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, along with optional shredded coconut, crunchy walnuts or pecans, and juicy raisins for added texture. Perfectly organized in a charming 1-quart jar, it makes an impressive DIY gift or pantry staple, ready to transform into a moist and spiced carrot cake with the simple addition of fresh grated carrots, eggs, oil, and milk. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and the ability to store for up to three months, this jar mix is all about convenience without compromising on flavor. Packaged beauty meets irresistible taste—give it away or keep it for those moments when a quick, homemade dessert is calling your name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Shredded coconut (optional)
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.5 cups Raisins
Instructions
1. In a clean 1-quart jar, layer the dry ingredients in the order listed: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Press each layer down firmly after adding it to ensure separation between layers.
2. After adding the dry spices, layer the shredded coconut (if using), followed by the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins. Ensure everything is packed tightly to prevent mixing during storage.
3. Seal the jar with a lid and attach a printed or handwritten label with the following baking instructions: 'To make carrot cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. In a large bowl, combine the jar mix with 1 cup of grated carrots, 2 large eggs, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 0.5 cups of milk or buttermilk. Mix until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.'
4. Store the jar in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months, or gift it to a friend with the baking instructions attached.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.6 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1991 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 470.9 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 310.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1838 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
