Cake In a Jar
Individual cake in a jar provides a charming and portable dessert.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Line a 15x10-inch baking sheet with non-stick foil and spray it.
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Combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
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In a separate bowl, mix vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until blended.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the cake batter is smooth.
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Pour and spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes at 350 F, then cool completely.
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Prepare frosting: In a stand mixer, combine confectioners' sugar and butter, adding milk for desired consistency, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Fill a piping bag with the prepared frosting.
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Cut 2 1/2 inch cake circles; reserve remaining cake scraps.
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Place one cake circle in the bottom of each 4 ounce canning jar, then pipe a swirl of frosting.
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Continue layering cake circles and frosting until the jars are full.
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Sprinkle reserved cake crumbs on top.
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Cap the jars with lids and refrigerate; allow them to reach room temperature before serving.