Pumpkin Spice Cake in Jars
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Spice Cake in Jars recipe, a delightful blend of warm autumn flavors and rustic charm. These individual cakes are perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, delivering cozy aromas in every bite. Baked right in mason jars, this recipe offers a unique and portable twist on classic pumpkin spice cake, making it ideal for parties, picnics, or festive gifts. Topped with a rich, fluffy cream cheese frosting, each jar is a decadent combination of moist cake and creamy sweetness. With its easy prep and convenient single-serve portions, this show-stopping dessert is as practical as it is delicious. Prepare to savor the season with this crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare eight 8-ounce mason jars by lightly greasing the insides or using non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set this dry ingredients mixture aside.
In another large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add eggs to the wet mixture one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in batches, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to divide the batter evenly among the prepared mason jars, filling each jar about halfway to allow space for the cake to rise.
Place the jars on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool completely in the jars.
Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the top of each cooled cake in the jars.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.4 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.9 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 859 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 4372 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 645.9 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 432.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*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.
