Mini Marshmallow Cream Cakes in Jars

Name: Mini Marshmallow Cream Cakes in Jars
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cake Mix Devil's Food; 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 oz melted semi-sweet chocolate; 1 cup shortening; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tub (13 oz) marshmallow fluff; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

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Prep 30 min
Total 2 hr 0 min
Servings 16

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Rich chocolate cakes baked in small jars are filled and topped with marshmallow cream frosting.

by: Hungry Happenings

Updated May 11, 2017

Ingredients

Cake

1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cake Mix Devil's Food
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 oz melted semi-sweet chocolate

Marshmallow Cream Frosting

1 cup shortening
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tub (13 oz) marshmallow fluff
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps

1

Cake:Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 half-pint jars with cooking spray. Line a high-rimmed baking pan with a kitchen towel and arrange the jars on top. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2

Make cake mix according to package instructions. Stir in melted chocolate. Equally divide batter among jars. Set baking sheet on middle rack in oven. Pour hot water into baking sheet, close the door, and bake cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3

Remove cakes from water bath and allow to cool completely. Trim off the domed part of each cake. Remove a core from the center of each cake.
4

Marshmallow Cream Frosting:Beat shortening and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract and beat to combine. Add heavy whipping cream and beat until fluffy.
5

Spoon frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe frosting into the center and on top of each cake.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Attach ribbons and small spoons around the top edge of each jar for a festive presentation.

Nutrition Information

480 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 60g Total Carbohydrate, 41g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 480

Calories from Fat: 230

Total Fat: 25g; 39%

Saturated Fat: 7g; 37%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 40mg; 13%

Sodium: 260mg; 11%

Potassium: 40mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 60g; 20%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 41g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

If you love chocolate cake, you're gonna want to make a batch of these sweet treats! These rich chocolate cakes are filled with marshmallow cream frosting and served in mini glass jars with tiny spoons attached with pretty ribbons. They’re the perfect size dessert for a party or a bake sale! Every bite tastes like a little bit of heaven. To dress up your mini jars, use double-sided tape to attach a cute ribbon around the top lip of the jar. Leave a small opening in the taped area so you can insert a spoon between the ribbon and the jar. Your sweet little desserts are now ready to serve.