Next time you want a funfetti cake, instead of reaching for a box grab a jar of homemade confetti cake mix. You can whip up several in just a few minutes and there are no preservatives. Taking it from the jar to cake batter is quick and easy. Make some for yourself and give a few as gifts.
We are continuing series of homemade mixes and in a jar recipes with this fun confetti cake mix. It is perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
You can keep the jar of mix in your pantry for several months or keep it in the freeze for up to a year. Then, when you are ready for cake, it only takes 3 additional ingredients and you are done!
For the most tender cake, use cake flour. You can actually make your own cake flour by using flour and cornstarch.
If you don’t want to go through the extra step, feel free to use all purpose flour. It will be tasty either way, but cake flour will give more of a box mix texture.
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I love using jars to store homemade mixes like this. They are reusable and also make great gifts.
However, you can also just store the mix in ziploc bags or whatever container you would like. You will need something that is at least quart sized, though a little bigger wouldn’t hurt.
Whether you plan to keep the mix for yourself, or give it as a gift, make sure to include the baking instructions somewhere. I like to write the directions on a blank gift tag, it makes it simple.
If you are making the cake yourself, you will need frosting. I used whipped condensed milk frosting on this one but you can check out my collection of frosting recipes for more tasty ideas.
Confetti Cake Mix In A Jar
Ingredients
For Cake Mix
- 2⅓ cups cake flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles
To Make Cake
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons oil
Instructions
To Make The Mix
- In a large bowl, stir together the 2⅓ cups cake flour, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add the ½ cup shortening and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix on low until you get really small even crumbs.
- Transfer the mix to a quart jar or other storage container. You may have to pack the mixture down a bit to get it to fit. Place ½ cup sprinkles in a small bag and include with the mix.
- Add a tag or label with the baking instructions for later. Store at room temperature for up to a couple of months or freeze for up to a year.
To Bake The Cake
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch round pans.
- Empty the mix into a large bowl. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and 2 Tablespoons oil.
- Mix on low speed until combined. Then mix on medium for 1 minute. Stir in the sprinkles.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan(s).
- Bake 30-35 minutes for a 9×13-inch pan or 25-30 minutes for 9-inch rounds.
- Allow to cool before topping with your favorite frosting.
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