JAR CAKES

Any special occasion is incomplete without cake. Cakes are one of the yummiest desserts that are loved by everyone and come in different shapes and flavors. Talking about cakes..Are you all aware of the new trend? It is a Cake in a jar! Thinking about how different it is? Well, before explaining what exactly it is; Baking is a vast subject and bakers always love experimenting. Their way of playing with ingredients is the reason we are able to enjoy pastries and cakes that come in a range of flavors. Jar Cake or Cake in a Jar is the delicious outcome of one such experimentation.

Jar cakes taste similar to normal cakes, but they are baked in small glass jars. Baking in jars not only ensures longer shelf life but also eases the storage and is appealing too! When prepared with the right ingredients following a neat process, jar cakes can be stored for up to several months. However, storing at the right temperature is the secret of longer shelf life. Nowadays, jar cakes are in demand and are the best way to treat little guests at parties.

Love baking? And in a mood to try jar cakes? Keep reading to know more about the process of baking jar cakes. As the name suggests, normally they are prepared in small glass jars with a wide mouth and pint-sized. This is to ensure uniform baking. Remember to clean the jars and sterilize them before usage. Once done, prepare the batter of your favorite cake recipe; pour them into the jar until half full. After this, the process differs little. Keep the jar in a water bath and then place it inside the oven. The only reason is to ensure uniform baking along the sides and at the bottom of the jar.

Jar cakes are normally baked at high temperatures to kill germs, if any, present in the jars. Check if the cake is baked properly, or not by pricking a long toothpick into them. Tighten the jars with the lid, when it is slightly warm. The secret behind the cake that remains soft, and fresh is because of the steam which gets trapped inside the jars. Hope your curiosity about jar cake baking got an answer. Now you can start by experimenting with simple recipes, before moving on to some tough ones.

Wondering why to serve cakes in a jar, even when making a sheet cake is easier? Basically, jar cakes are portable.. planning for picnics? What more can make a better option than this cute dessert isn’t it? The second reason is that cupcakes and sliced cakes can stale quickly but, in jar cakes, this won’t happen. Thanks for all the steam locked in between and the tight lid. This is also a reason for Jar cakes, a great choice for a make-ahead dessert.

Now, if you are someone who enjoys the joy of baking and wants to try this simple dessert .. read along. Assuming chocolate is a universal flavor, and there are only a few who resist it.. below we explain a recipe for a chocolate jar cake.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
Half teaspoon baking soda
One-third cup of butter
One-fourth cup of water
One egg beaten
Half teaspoon vanilla essence
One-fourth cup of chopped walnuts

Procedure:

Preheat the oven at 325 degrees F
Mix white sugar, all-purpose flour, and baking soda in a bowl
Mix butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Heat until the butter melts and the ingredients blend well. Pour this into another large bowl.
Now, add the mixture of flour and sugar into the above cocoa batter. Add buttermilk, egg, and vanilla essence. Beat until smooth. Add nuts.
Pour the above-blended batter into 2 glass jars, which are sterilized.
Place the jars on a cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees F for about 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove the jars after baking, one at a time. Tighten with the lids for longer shelf life.

Boom! Your jar cake is ready in just a few minutes and is simple. Just not this, you can bake any of your favorite cake recipes, and follow these basic steps.

But many of you reading this may be vegans, gluten intolerants, or even some of you are Lacto-vegetarians. Do not be disheartened coz you cannot enjoy the above recipe. At Cravoury, we sell only eggless cakes. We even serve vegan and gluten-free products. Just check out our products page and order online. Do not forget to check for healthy cake options made of whole-grain flour.

In summary:

Baking is fun and even more fun is to eat. The technique of baking a cake in a jar is undoubtedly adorable and is a portable treat too! If you wanna surprise someone, you can even decorate them with ribbons. They make great edible gifts. So, go start experimenting with your favorite cake and frosting combination. Happy baking!