Dont we all love everything in Jars! and Individual servings! And they make for cute and perfect gifts too. So this holiday season, keep an eye out on the blog for things in jars. Not just desserts, but some savory goodies too.
Lets start up with this Gingerbread bread/cake in a jar. The cake mix is in the jar. It can be made into batter in the jar, and then baked or microwaved and served in the Jar! How fun is that. Easy, Moist, spiced, delicious. Countdown to Christmas Stocking stuffers begins.
I used Brown rice and buckwheat flour for the cake in the pictures. You can use Oat and almond flour or other flours as well. Make a batch with other flours, to test if the wet ingredient amounts work. Ginger bread spices and sugar are mixed in. Some candied ginger is added on top and blackstrap molasses coats the bottom. This jar is ready to be gifted.
I am Holiday lagged and wishing that the long weekend did not have to end. It is probably going to snow this week. I hope it does! then Seattle will come to a stand still and everyone will take a snow day:)
More ideas that can be made into Jar gifts.
Molten Lava Chocolate Cake for 1
Dry Pasta Sauces in a Jar – White, Mac & Cheese, Chipotle Cheese, Sriracha Sesame cream, Nacho cheese sauce and more
Ginger Molasses Cookies
Coconut Macaroons
Steps:
Mix all the dry ingredients.
Add molasses to the jar.
Add the mixed dry ingredients. Top with candied ginger.
Add the wet ingredients and mix well to combine.
Mix well else you will get molasses honeycomb candy at the bottom.
Bake or microwave until done. Serve warm with ice cream.
The front jar gingerbread mix was baked. The jar in the back was microwaved.
Single Serving Gingerbread Cake Mix and Bake in a Jar
Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, gluten. Can be made nut-free
Ingredients:
Jar (4 oz): Flours:
1.5 Tbsp brown rice flour
1 Tbsp buckwheat flour (or sorghum or amaranth flour)
1 loaded tsp ground cashew (or almond or other nuts)
1/8 tsp baking powder
a pinch of baking soda
1/2 tsp flaxmeal
2 Tbsps ground raw sugar
1/8 tsp ginger powder
1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
a generous pinch of cloves powder
1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses
1 tsp chopped candied ginger(optional)
To add:
2 tsps or more coconut milk or almond milk or non dairy yogurt
1 tsp oil (melted coconut or vegan butter or canola)
1-2 drops of lemon juice or vinegar(optional)
Instructions on the Jar:
Add 2 tsps coconut milk, 1 tsp oil and a drop of lemon juice to the jar. Mix well to combine. Microwave for 35 to 45 seconds or Bake for 19-20 minutes at pre-heated 375 degrees F.
Method:
Pack the Jar:
Drop the molasses into the jar and spread at the bottom. In a bowl, mix all the flours and the other dry ingredients. Add to the jar. add some candied ginger. Close the lid and keep ready.
To make the gingerbread:
Add the ingredients under ‘To add’ and mix until well combined. Mix well to incorporate the molasses, else the molasses will make some hard honeycomb at the bottom.
Microwave for 35 to 45 seconds or Bake for 19-20 minutes at pre-heated 375 degrees F. Let cool a bit then Serve warm topped with vanilla or Carrot Cake Ice cream.
Note: If you do not have gluten-free flours like rice, buckwheat, use 1.5 Tablespoons ground Oats(or Spelt flour) + 1.5 Tablespoons ground almonds to replace the flours.
To make regular gingerbread, Use Spelt or unbleached white flour
Variations: Substitute the non dairy milk with pumpkin puree or applesauce.
You can omit the molasses from the packed jar and add with the wet ingredients. Change instructions to accordingly.
Important!: Most mason jars are not safe to bake in, so check the jars before baking. Else use the jars to gift, transfer into a small ramekin to bake.
Princy Vinoth says
December 3, 2013 at 8:33 amWow this looks so cute and can’t believe its vegan too!
Sapana Behl says
December 3, 2013 at 11:42 amCake looks so beautiful ! Bookmarked !
Mihl says
December 3, 2013 at 12:09 pmI once made hazelnut cakes in jars and I think this is a great idea!
luminousvegans says
December 3, 2013 at 4:45 pmI love anything in jars! Seriously this is so cute and looks yummy too!
Caitlin says
December 3, 2013 at 6:18 pmwhat a fabulous gift, richa! they are so cute but look so moist and decadent!
Shannon says
December 3, 2013 at 6:59 pmThese are adorable! I am a sucker for mason jars. I can’t seem to ever have enough!
Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! says
December 3, 2013 at 8:29 pmPerfect!! I usually find myself baking things only for events or family, because if I give them to others I’m not as tempted to eat so much. This is what I need for “me” desserts. 😀
Vimitha Anand says
December 3, 2013 at 8:32 pmI am so gonna try this Richa.. so hooked
Angela @ Canned-Time.com says
December 3, 2013 at 9:39 pmVery cool Richa! I’ve done this with mini pies before but not cakes, YUM. I think I would want more than one………..♥
Indigo Moon BC says
December 4, 2013 at 12:17 amI’ve been looking for a recipe that uses brown rice flour – thank you so much!!!! Your presentation and photos…. as always… are awesome. Very cute idea re the jars…..brilliant!
Robin says
December 4, 2013 at 12:31 amYum!! Could I sub the brown rice flour for oat, spelt, WW pastry, or another? I have the buckwheat and can get brown rice flour from the bulk bins but I already did my weekly shopping and want to make this ASAP! 🙂
Richa says
December 4, 2013 at 12:36 amYes you can sub it with oats or spelt. ww+buckwheat might get a bit too dense.
Sarah says
December 4, 2013 at 4:26 amWhich brand of jars did you use? Are all canning jars oven safe? Don’t want to send someone a jar and have it crack on them 🙂
Richa says
December 4, 2013 at 5:29 amI am not sure of he brand. these are the molten lava take and bake jars(from hot cakes in seattle) that i have a ton of 🙂 and i have baked the frozen lava cakes after thawing the frozen cake batter for 10 mins without a single one cracking. i think any good quality mason jar will work fine, since there isnt much of a temperature differential with the gingerbread batter and baking temperature.
Sarah says
December 5, 2013 at 12:00 amThanks! I am going to Hot Cakes for the first time on Saturday so I’ll pick some up! Would love to send these to my pregnant sister in law for Christmas to satisfy late night sweet cravings!
Richa says
December 5, 2013 at 12:05 amwhat! you havent been to hotcakes yet. they have the cakes in the frozen section in pcc and some other markets too.:)
Sarah says
December 5, 2013 at 4:21 amWhat?!? I had no idea! That’s dangerous. Ballard is an acceptable distance from Kirkland, but I have a PCC that I can walk to. I am doomed, happily doomed 🙂
Richa says
December 5, 2013 at 4:49 am😀 😀 yes, it is dangerous. very dangerous:) i think half my spice rack is made of these mason jars. i will complete the collection in another few months:)
acookinthemaking says
December 4, 2013 at 3:01 pmThis idea is ADORABLE!
laurelvb says
December 4, 2013 at 5:20 pmPerfect. I’ll be making some of this just as soon as I get over the stomach ache from eating an ENTIRE gingerbread/chocolate/coffee bundt cake. You see, this is what happens when all you want is a taste of something and no one else wants anything but chocolate straight up. That’ll teach me. Now I can get my Gingerbread fix in portions to suit me without killing me. Thanks. 🙂
Richa says
December 5, 2013 at 12:04 amwell. you can make my dal in a jar for a savory break. that will also be good on the tummy:)
Virtually Vegan Mama says
December 5, 2013 at 4:22 pmhow cute are these?!?! great idea!
xo
Jen
Pravina Parikh says
December 5, 2013 at 7:57 pmGood idea easy and quick thank you
Purvi says
December 5, 2013 at 10:04 pmI made me one for after-lunch today for a very cold day here in the Bay! Richa – this one’s a keeper, LOVE LOVE LOVE it 🙂 So yumm and quick and easy and light. The flours and spices combination go together very well. Thanks!!!
Richa says
December 6, 2013 at 3:34 amit is super cold here too this week.. in the 20s brrr. I am so glad you like it !!
Priya Narasimhan says
December 6, 2013 at 11:10 amhi richa, is there a substitute for the molasses. we dont get it here in India. just loved your idea of baking in a jar. 🙂
veganmiam.com says
December 10, 2013 at 2:12 amYour gingerbread cake mix in a jar is making my heart sing! Delicious!
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
December 16, 2013 at 6:38 pmSo fun and cute, perfect for the Holidays!
Deryn @ Running on Real Food says
February 1, 2014 at 5:26 pmCan I just make all your recipes…all the time…? Hehee. These look great, thanks!
Carreen Schroeder says
March 4, 2014 at 3:28 pmThank you for this AWESOME idea for my daughter and I! We are going to try it today! Being as naive as I am, my ONLY concern is placing the glass in the oven as I do not want to microwave. Do I just have to ensure my glass is oven-proof? Sorry for the silly question but thank you for the idea!
Richa says
March 4, 2014 at 10:18 pmit should not break. the usual glass jars should be oven proof. it might be a problem if you are using a chilled batter and then baking it. but a room temperature batter should not be a problem for the glass.
Anonymous says
March 31, 2014 at 11:22 pmSO many said they loved this idea, and it IS really neat, but who’s had success? Who’s had failure??? It seems to me it would be so hard to mix properly in the jar. . . . . Who’s actually tried different flours?
Richa says
April 1, 2014 at 3:15 amuse a small spoon. or move the ingredients to a bowl and mix. or use a larger jar or less ingredients per jar 🙂
Anonymous says
April 8, 2014 at 4:48 amThanks for your reply, Richa. I appreciate the time you take on your site. I haven’t tried this recipe as I’m too busy scouring all of your recipes! lol I’m new to being a vegan and LOVING it. I wish more people would understand that we really can eat good food without animal products being involved 🙂
Bonnie says
September 7, 2014 at 12:47 pmHow many ounces are the jars?
stephi says
September 9, 2014 at 12:06 pmThis is such a cute idea as a christmas present, I am loving it. How long can it be stored until it expires?
Also doesn’t the glass break in the oven? Not sure where to find oven-proof jars but will give it a try. Don’t want unpleasant surprises.
Thank you
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Richa says
September 9, 2014 at 6:36 pmit will keep for a few months. no the glass does not break. its a small mason jar and unless there is a big temperature differential like moving chilled batter to the jar and then to the oven immediately. the jar, contents and batter are at room temperature before baking, so all good..
Cecilia says
November 12, 2015 at 5:41 pmwhat size of jar did you use?
Richa says
November 12, 2015 at 8:53 pm4 oz jars
Pongodhall says
June 4, 2015 at 6:00 amThese jar mixes are wonderful Richa.
So time saving and, lovely to give a few to hostess when we stop with them.
Beth Grant DeRoos says
November 12, 2015 at 4:12 pmLove this and have wondered if someone has nut allergies can they leave the 1 teaspoon of nuts out? Is there a good substitute?
Richa says
November 12, 2015 at 4:40 pmyes you can leave it out.
Christine says
December 12, 2015 at 9:58 amThese are so cute! Richa, I know you are on the Instant Pot sites sometimes so I’m wondering if you think this could be cooked in the Instant Pot? I’m giving my kids each an Pot for Xmas so this would be fun to give with it.
Thanks
Richa says
December 12, 2015 at 12:47 pmHi Christine. You can bake cakes in Instant pot, but cookies need to dry out, so baking in the oven is probably the best bet. You can try baking my gingerbread cake or pumpkin bread in the IP using steaming. http://www.veganricha.com/2014/11/vegan-gingerbread-cake.html
Paayel Agarwaal says
July 31, 2016 at 8:02 amHi Richa
What is the substitute for Molasses. Not readily available in India.
Thanks
Richa says
July 31, 2016 at 11:21 amomit the molasses and use powdered jaggery instead of sugar in the mix.
marcia wordsworth says
October 18, 2016 at 1:11 amyou are a food goddess <3
Astrid says
December 13, 2016 at 9:12 pmHi! This looks amazing I’m so excited to make it, could you replace the mollases with agave or maple syrup at all?
Thank you! 🙂
Richa says
December 13, 2016 at 9:49 pmSure, either will work. the cake will be lighter in color
Celina says
December 13, 2020 at 10:27 pmSo cute! I’m going to try making this in the pressure cooker soon.
Faye Levy says
December 17, 2020 at 2:28 pmWhat kind of jar did you use for baking in the oven?
Vegan Richa Support says
December 19, 2020 at 5:24 pma standard, glass jar