Strawberry Cake Dessert in a Jar

Strawberry Cake Dessert in a Jar is a perfect dessert for about any time of the year.

This individual serving sized dessert features fluffy cake topped with sweet fresh strawberries and cool whipped cream.

Strawberry dessert in a jar.

This is a simple recipe that featured three basic ingredients.

The simplicity of this jar dessert recipe is what makes this recipe even better (in my opinion).

Did you try my Cookies and Cream Cake in a Jar recipe?

That is a similar jar dessert recipe that features a favorite sandwich cookie instead of strawberries.
Both this cake jar recipe with strawberries and that dessert jar recipe with cookies are simple and tasty recipes that work for desserts or gatherings.

This recipe is especially fun to serve in a cute mason jar. You can find a great selection of smaller mason jars, that would work with this recipe, here.

What is a dessert in a jar?

A dessert in a jar is an individual sized serving of a dessert that is usually layered with a variety of ingredients.
These ingredients are usually wet and dry layers that make for an interesting presentation for parties and gatherings.

Desserts assembled in a jar are popular because they are not only easy to make, they are also easy to serve especially when served to a small crown. Even better, in my opinion, is that layered desserts in a jar look impressive to about everyone.

What is the secret to making a good dessert in jar?

Perhaps the biggest secret to making a good dessert in a jar is to use both wet and dry ingredients. That is, a wet pudding or frosting that is layered with a dry cake. This is because when the desserts are served, the wet and dry ingredients have somewhat blended together.

Other tips for making a good dessert in a jar is to serve them once you have added the whipped topping and to use jars that are appealing to the eye.

Tips for making dessert in a jar.

Using a premade cake, that is a cake you do not have to bake for this recipe, is a great hack. Even better, hit the half-price baked goods area at your local store in search of a cake that does not have to be perfect!

More tips for you

1. While using a mason jar makes a great appearance, you could use another jar. Be on the lookout for cute jars, jars that you have washed out after using what came in them , or even something that you may have picked up at a sale somewhere.
2. The convenience of making individual servings in a jar or cup is that you can make them ahead of time for an occasion. If you are making yours ahead of time, you can brush the strawberries with a little simple syrup to keep them looking fresh.
3. Make these jar desserts ahead of time. Simply wait until you are ready to serve to add the top layer whipped topping.

How to make jar cake dessert even better.

These strawberry cake jars look and taste amazing just the way they are.
You can however make yours even better.

Try one of these ideas.

• Change up your cake flavor or use a biscuit to make a shortcake instead.
• While my jars feature strawberries, you can use another fruit of your choice with or instead of strawberries.
• The cake in these jars is layered with pudding. Instead of pudding, you can use frosting or even ice cream instead.
• Use yogurt and granola to top your jars to make them healthier choice.

About this dessert in a jar recipe.

This is a simple recipe featuring three basic ingredients that are layered in a jar.
You have the option of using two of the ingredients already made (cake and pudding) or you can make these ingredients from scratch.

How do you serve dessert in a jar?

• Add patriotic sprinkles on top for summer holidays.
• Chop up some cookies or nuts to sprinkle on top.
• Serve your desserts with coffee, tea, or even lemonade on the side.

Ingredients needed to make strawberry cake in a jar.

• Cake. Use a light colored cake such as angel, yellow, or sponge. If you are making the cake from scratch you will need the ingredients that are needed to actually need to bake that cake as well (as be the box instructions). Once the cake has cooled, you can break it up into chunks.
• Strawberries. Use fresh strawberries that have been hulled and sliced.
• Pudding. If you are making your own pudding, select 'vanilla instant pudding', in addition to the ingredients listed on the box.
• Whipped topping. Homemade or tubbed work best in this recipe.

How to make Strawberry Cake Dessert in a Jar

PREP TIME: 15 minutes.
SERVINGS: 10-12 depending on the size of your jars.

Step One: prepare.

If you have not baked your cake, do so and allow it to fully cool. Also, prepare the pudding and make sure that your dessert jars are clean and dry. Lastly, remove the hulls and slice your strawberries.

Step Two: assemble the jars.

1. Loosely place a layer of cake pieces on the bottom ¼- ⅓ of your jars.
2. Layer a few strawberry slices on top of the cake pieces.
3. Add a layer of pudding.
4. Repeat the layers until you have reached the top of the jars.
5. Lastly, add a dollop of whipped topping and serve your tasty desserts.

Strawberry Cake Dessert in a Jar, a simple four ingredient dessert served in a mason or similar jar, featuring cake and fresh strawberries.