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Cake Cup

Cake Cups: 50 Min Magic Desserts

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 10–12 dessert cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This simple cake in a cup recipe is festive, adorable, and easy to make. Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, bake sales, or weekday treats, these colorful dessert shooters are fun to prepare and versatile for any occasion. Layer fluffy cake with creamy frosting in mason jars or cups for a sweet presentation guests will love.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (optional)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • Extra rainbow sprinkles (optional toppings)
  • Mini candies or cookies (optional toppings)
  • Colorful whipped cream (optional toppings)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Fold in sprinkles if using.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Add vanilla and just enough milk to reach spreadable consistency. Beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Cut cooled cake into cubes or rounds. Layer cake and frosting in jars or cups, repeating until full. Top with frosting and sprinkles or toppings.
  5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set frosting and enhance texture.

Notes

  • Let cake cool fully before assembling to prevent frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag for cleaner layers.
  • Clear jars show off the layers beautifully.
  • Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Variations: Try chocolate cake with mint frosting, red velvet with cream cheese, or lemon cake with blueberry filling.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked and Assembled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dessert cup

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