Description
A delightful dessert that captures the essence of a traditional chocolate cake in a cute and convenient jar, perfect for parties or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your jars.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jars, filling them halfway. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the jars for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Layer the whipped cream between the cake layers in each jar. Top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consume within 2 days for the best texture if layered with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg