Description
Mason Jar Honey Cakes are a delightful and charming dessert that brings a touch of sweetness to any occasion. These individual servings feature layers of moist honey cake complemented by creamy honey cream cheese frosting, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. The use of mason jars adds an element of rustic elegance, perfect for parties, picnics, or cozy gatherings at home. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable decorations like sliced almonds and sugar flowers, you’ll impress your friends and family with these portable treats. Enjoy every bite of this unique flavor combination that is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Sliced almonds
- Sugar flowers and bees
- Mini honey stirrer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In a mixer, beat softened butter until fluffy; add sugar and honey, then mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by dry ingredients, vanilla extract, and sour cream until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake before preparing frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until fluffy; mix in honey, extracts, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Cut cooled cake into cubes, layer in mason jars with frosting and decorations as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg