Yellow Cakes in a Jar with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Name: Yellow Cakes in a Jar with Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup half-and-half; Vegetable nonstick spray; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; Special equipment: four 8-ounce jam jars, cleaned and dried

Servings: persons

1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup half-and-half
Vegetable nonstick spray
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Special equipment: four 8-ounce jam jars, cleaned and dried

1
For the yellow cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a medium bowl.
2
Add the eggs one at a time, beating in between additions.
3
Add the vanilla and beat until well mixed.
4
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
5
Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
6
Mix in the half-and-half.
7
Mix in the remaining half of the flour mixture.
8
Spray the jars with vegetable nonstick spray.
9
Fill each jar about halfway full with batter.
10
Place the jars on a baking sheet and bake until the cake springs back from a gentle touch, about 25 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, for the chocolate ganache: Boil the half-and-half in a saucepan.
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Add the chocolate.
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Let the ganache sit for 5 minutes, and then whisk until smooth.
14
Once the cakes are cooked, remove from the oven and cool, 1 to 2 minutes.
15
Spoon the chocolate ganache on top.
16
Top jars with vacuum-seal lids.
17
The heat of the cakes will create the seal as the cakes cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Yellow Cakes in a Jar with Chocolate Ganache falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yellow Cakes in a Jar with Chocolate Ganache

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