Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Spice Cake in a Jar recipe! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this homemade dessert is baked and served directly in charming mason jars, making it both delicious and Instagram-worthy. The batter comes together in just 20 minutes with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder, along with melted butter and vanilla for a rich, moist texture. Ideal for unique individual servings, this recipe is great for parties, meal prep, or even a thoughtful edible gift when sealed for freshness. Whether youβre savoring it warm out of the oven or gifting it to a loved one, this spice cake delivers all the cozy flavors of autumn in a convenient, mess-free jar!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Place 6 clean, 8-ounce mason jars on a baking tray and lightly grease the inside of each jar with cooking spray or softened butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk until the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or whisk until no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mason jars, filling each jar no more than halfway to allow room for rising.
Bake the jars on the tray in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
Carefully remove the jars from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for 10-15 minutes. If sealing for storage, screw the jar lids on while the jars are still slightly warm. Otherwise, serve and enjoy immediately once fully cooled.
Calories |
4052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 213.4 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.6 g | 648% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 918 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 2516 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 505.3 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 313.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.