These Individual Mason Jar Cinnamon Crumb Cakes are the perfect addition to a brunch spread. Plus they're great party food, too! I'll show you how to make cake in a jar.
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I love planning buffet style meals for family get togethers and parties. There are so many easy make ahead options so that you're not stuck cooking the whole time.
Making individual desserts is perfect for a party or buffet because you don't have to worry about slicing or serving - it's all done! We'll show you how to make cake in a jar using mini mason jars.
⭐ Tips
Generously spray the inside of your mini mason jars with cooking spray to help keep the cake from sticking.
Only fill each mini jar half way so that the cake has a place to go as it rises. Otherwise, you will have a big mess on your hands!
Place all the cookie jars onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This makes them easier to move to and from the oven, and also will help catch any messes that might happen.
🧂 Ingredients
- Canola oil
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Light-brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
- Mini mason jars
- Spray cooking oil
🔪Instructions
This is meant to be a brief overview of how to make cake in a jar. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, canola oil, and vanilla.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.
- Spray each mason jar with cooking oil. Pour batter into each jar only filling half way.
- In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2 ½ cups flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour melted butter over flour mixture, and toss with a rubber spatula until large crumbs form.
- Top each jar with crumb topping. Place all jars on a cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven at 325-degrees F for about 20-30 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
- Allow to cool the jars will be very hot.
⏲️ Storage
When the jars have cooled completely, screw the lids on tight. The cakes stay fresh with the lid at room temperature for up to 1 week.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
They're perfect for an Easter brunch or even a baby or bridal shower. Add a pretty ribbon and send them home as favors, or serve them during the party. Either way, guests are sure to love these little treats!
📖 Variations
We recommend that you try our recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.
However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.
- Finely chop apples, peaches or pears, toss them in cinnamon sugar and add them to the cake batter.
- In the streusel crumb topping, omit ½ cup of flour and replace it with quick cooking oats
- Add chopped walnuts to the crumb topping.
😋 Similar Recipes
Here are some other desserts you might enjoy:
- No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
- Easy Mini Cheesecakes
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
- Best Carrot Cupcakes
Next time, try one of these yummy apple recipes:
Not ready to make your own mini apple desserts yet?
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Mason Jar Cinnamon Crumb Cake
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Ingredients
- tablespoons canola oil
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2-½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup light-brown sugar firmly packed
- 1-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 12 mini mason jars
- Spray cooking oil
Instructions
Topping
Cake
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, canola oil, and vanilla.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.
- Spray each mason jar with cooking oil. Pour batter into each jar only filling half way.
- In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2 ½ cups flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour melted butter over flour mixture, and toss with a rubber spatula until large crumbs form.
- Top each jar with crumb topping. Place all jars on a cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven at 325F for about 20-30 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Allow to cool the jars will be very hot.
- The cakes stay fresh with the lid for up to 1 week.
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Edmond says
Those look so yummy! Thank you for the contest, too 🙂