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    Mason Jar Cakes

    Published: Sep 12, 2015 · Modified: Nov 11, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Halloween Mason Jar Cakes with chocolate spider web toppers make a cute treat for your next Halloween party.

    Halloween Mason Jar Cakes with chocolate spider web toppers

    I went to the store today and there it was…Halloween candy and decorations. I still can’t believe it is really that time of year already. My son is obsessed with Halloween decorations and costumes. If he could wear a costume to school everyday he would be the happiest kid on the planet. Still not sure what he wants to be this year but at least we have a few weeks to figure it out. Seeing everything in the store was my inspiration for these cute little mason jar cakes. Mason jars are AWESOME! You can use them for so many different things, so why not cake, am I right?! The green and purple frosting is my homage to Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. I so want to dress up like her but don’t think I can pull it off quite as well as Angelina Jolie. But let’s move on…

    Here is my sad attempt at drawing spider webs. You can print some out or free hand it like me, you just need a basic guide when you are piping the chocolate.

    drawing of spider web chocolate toppers

    Put the chocolate into a piping bag or even a Ziploc bag. Microwave in 30 second intervals until it melts.

    chocolate candy melts in a piping bag

    Make sure to place wax paper over the drawing and pipe the chocolate directly onto the wax paper. Let it harden for 10 minutes and they will be perfect to add to your cakes. I ended up sprinkling a little edible glitter onto my webs before they dried to give them some sparkle.

    chocolate spider web toppers

    Halloween Mason Jar Cakes

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    Mason Jar Cakes

    Mason Jar Cakes
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cake
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 118kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 box Devils Food Chocolate Cake mix
    • vegetable oil eggs, water, as directed on box instructions
    • For the Frosting
    • 1 cup room temperature butter
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 7 oz jar marshmallow cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • food coloring purple and green
    • 1 bag dark chocolate candy melts
    • 8 oz mason jars
    • Ziploc or piping bags
    • Sprinkles optional

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place paper baking cup in each of the regular size muffin cups.
    • Mix cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil, and eggs.
    • Place in muffin cups and bake per directions on box, approximately 18 minutes.
    • Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely.
    • To make the frosting, crèam butter in a mixer and add marshmallow crème.
    • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until blended about 4 minutes.
    • Divide frosting into 2 bowls. Add 3 drops of purple food coloring to one bowl and mix. Add 3 drops of green to the other bowl and mix.
    • Remove paper baking cups from cupcakes. Cut each cupcake in half horizontally.
    • In each jar, place 1 cake half in the bottom. Add purple frosting to a Ziploc bag or piping bag. Cut off the corner and squeeze frosting over cupcake. Sprinkle with candies or sprinkles.
    • Repeat layers and end with frosting and sprinkles.
    • For the webs. Draw or print out spider web on paper. Place a sheet of wax paper over the drawings.
    • Place candy melts in Ziploc bag or piping bag. Microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate had melted. Cut off small tip of bag.
    • Trace the spider web with the chocolate on wax paper and let sit until hardened.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 29g
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    Comments

    1. Oana @AdoreFoods

      September 19, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is so cool for Halloween!! Totally loving it and saving it !

      Reply
      • heather

        September 23, 2015 at 12:49 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Noor

      September 18, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      SO adorable! My sisters will love this!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 18, 2015 at 7:31 pm

        Thank you! They are so fun for kids.

        Reply
    3. Ciao Florentina

      September 18, 2015 at 2:15 am

      4 stars
      This is so much fun! I just love the colors you got going on in those jars !

      Reply
    4. Judy

      September 17, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute! My granddaughter will love them. Thanks.

      Reply
      • heather

        September 18, 2015 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks Judy!

        Reply
    5. Brian Jones

      September 16, 2015 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      You certainly have the colours nailed for haloween on this one, nice job!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 17, 2015 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. LydiaF

      September 15, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      That’s a fun recipe! Not sure if I like the chocolate spider webs or the colorful frosting more 🙂

      Reply
      • heather

        September 16, 2015 at 1:03 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies

      September 15, 2015 at 1:56 am

      5 stars
      These are so cute and fun to make with kids, I also love, like really love the colors that you choose!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 16, 2015 at 1:04 am

        Thank you! Wanted something different than orange and white.

        Reply
    8. Steph @ Steph in Thyme

      September 15, 2015 at 1:11 am

      These are so freakkin’ adorable!! I love the layers of colors and the spiderweb tutorial. So creative and fun!

      Reply
    9. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      September 14, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Spookilicious! We have Christmas stuff in the shops already – where has the year gone to?

      Reply
    10. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      September 14, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Your chocolate web is so cool! I have to make these for my little one this fall!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 16, 2015 at 1:05 am

        Thank you! They are really easy and a hit with the kids.

        Reply
    11. Chris @ SimpleFood365

      September 14, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Neat idea and great project! This would be a fun one to do with the kids next month!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 14, 2015 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks! Yes the kids loved the spider webs.

        Reply
    12. jen

      September 14, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Great idea for Halloween!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 14, 2015 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    13. Claudia | Gourmet Project

      September 14, 2015 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I’m obesessed with Halloween too, will try your recipe, it looks perfect!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 14, 2015 at 2:15 pm

        Thank You!

        Reply
    14. Michelle @ Thrifty Diy Diva

      September 14, 2015 at 1:36 am

      5 stars
      Love your spider web stencils!! So creative. And seriously, the cakes in the jars look amazing!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 14, 2015 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    15. Renee

      September 13, 2015 at 4:43 am

      These are so cute! I bet your kiddos love them!! I love the addition of the chocolate web!

      Reply
      • heather

        September 13, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      September 12, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      i can see this for Halloween. I love the colors and the kids would love it.

      Reply
    17. Platter Talk

      September 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun treat to make with our kids this fall; thanks so much for sharing this wonderful mason jar treat!

      Reply

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