Cupcakes are the rage these days!
Put CUPCAKES IN A JAR and it takes a simple cupcake to a whole new level!
Put CUPCAKES IN A JAR and it takes a simple cupcake to a whole new level!
They are quite easy to make and people LOVE the visual effect!
What you will need:
- 12 Mason jars (I used 16 oz jars)
- 24 Cupcakes (without the liners)
- Ribbon, printable cutouts, stickers, scissors, hot glue or two sided tape, paper and/or material.
- Enough icing for 24 cupcakes
- A piping bag and a frosting tip of your choice (or a zip-lock bag with the corner cut of)
Directions
- Make your cupcakes and let them cool
- Make your frosting (see my favorite recipe below) OR use a store bought brand
- Open up all of your jars
- Attach a label of your choice to the lid of the jar (to cover up the mason jar writing). Create your own labels or find free printable labels online
- Put one cupcake in each jar
- Top each cupcake with plenty of frosting (I pipe my frosting because it is easier to get the frosting in the jar this way, you can also use a zip-lock bag).
- Place another cupcake in the jar on top of the frosting
- And then nicely pipe frosting on the top cupcake (do not fill the icing up too high)
- Add sprinkles or candies
- Close up your jar and add ribbons or material and a fork!
What a perfect gift for a special occasion!!
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: Beat together two sticks of softened butter, slowly add in 4 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, 2-4 Tbsp of milk as needed and 1/4 cup coco powder (if you want chocolate frosting).
Happy Baking!
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