Oreo cookie cupcakes in a jar

Cake in a Jar to Order

the idea

Cake in a jar to order allows you to serve a variety of flavors without the hassle of making separate batches and lets guests eat more easily while mingling

cake in a jar to order
cookies and cream cake in a jar to order

the how

  • 8 oz jars of layered cake, frosting, filling, and toppings
  • Plastic jars allow 10 day shelf life without refrigeration, 3 weeks in fridge, or 2 months in freezer
  • Choose from flavors including Reeses, carrot, lemon, red velvet, wedding, chocolate raspberry, triple chocolate, cookies & cream, and more
  • Typically sold individually or in packs of 2
  • Mix and match flavors
  • Some sellers take frosting flavor requests
  • Made to order
  • Gluten-free and vegan options available
red velvet cake in a jar to order
sweet potato cheese cake in a jar to order

the why

This Idea

  • Outdoor events; cake in a jar to order comes with lids to protect contents at outdoor events
  • Mobile; easy for guests to eat while standing, chatting, and mingling
  • Variety; allows you offer more flavors without the hassle of making separate batches
  • Portion Size; controls portion size to help you budget, estimate quantities, reduce over-consumption and avoid running out
  • Congestion; allows guests to โ€˜grab and goโ€™ to reduce lines and congestion around the dessert table
  • Time-saving; ordering in treats freeโ€™s up time to spend on other aspects of party planning
  • Crowd-pleaser; traditional, familiar, or โ€˜safe betโ€™ treats prove popular with most guests
  • Filling; dense, stodgy, or heavier treats ensure guests feel well-fed
  • Gourmet; ordering in treats allows you to serve flavors you might not be able to create yourself
  • Dietary restrictions; option to order specialty versions to accommodate different diets, such as vegan or gluten-free
  • Quality; buying from reputable bakers usually guarantees high quality texture, flavor, finish, and presentation
  • Presentation; buying-in handmade treats can lend your dessert table some stylish presentation while still looking homemade
  • Favorite things; opportunity to serve guests โ€˜a few of my favorite thingsโ€™ (treats that reflect the guest of honor’s personality or tastes)
a variety of cake in a jar to order
cake in a jar to order

the why

variety of dessert table treats

  • Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
  • Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable โ€˜safeโ€™ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
  • Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
  • Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
  • Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
  • Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste
birthday cake in a jar to order
chocolate and peanut butter cake in a jar to order

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“Party guests love cake in a jar because it’s much easier to eat while standing, chatting, and minglingโ€”compared to trying to juggle a half-eaten cupcake.

And, because these cake in a jar to order come with lids, they travel well and are perfect for outdoor events where regular cakes might attract flies.

To reduce lines at the dessert table, make these โ€˜grab & goโ€™ by serving with a disposable wood or plastic spoon (see links below) tied to the jar with ribbon or twine.

Remember to order the right size spoon / fork depending on the size of your jars. As a guide, 8 oz mason jars are typically around 4โ€ณ tall, but it depends on the shape, so check. Mini spoons and forks around typically 4โ€ณ and regular dessert spoons / forks are around 6โ€ณ.

To personalize, add a custom sticker (see links below) or use personalized disposable spoons / forks printed with your event name (links below).

These look best when arranged in a rows on square / rectangular premium disposable plates or on tiered stands / risers. See links below for both.

Note that, in addition to the gluten-free links below, the ‘Featured Seller 1’ listed below also offers gluten-free options.”

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red velvet cake in a jar to order
strawberry cheese cake in a jar to order

where to buy

SHOP cake in a jar to order

  • For more info and prices check out the links below

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where to buy

mini spoons / forks

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
disposable mini dessert spoons gold
disposable mini wooden dessert spoons tied to dessert cups
disposable mini dessert forks rose gold
disposable mini wooden dessert sporks

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where to buy

custom spoons / forks

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
Happy 1st Birthday Wyatt custom personalized disposable mini wooden dessert spoons
disposable mini wooden dessert spoons next to individual mason jar desserts
Mary & Martin custom personalized disposable mini plastic forks
Happy Birthday Annalise custom personalized disposable mini wooden dessert sporks

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where to buy

custom stickers

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
This Kid is Turning Forty custom photo round stickers for any age
'Happy 40th Dave' custom photo stickers
'Look Who's 30' custom photo stickers stuck to party drinks cups
custom photo stickers showing man as a young boy in 1993 stuck to party drinks cups

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where to buy

serving plates

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
food arranged in rows served on black and white premium disposable plates
mini desserts served on white premium disposable square and rectangular plates on a party dessert table
mini cakes and desserts served on white premium disposable rectangular plates on a party dessert table
pink cake pops served on white premium disposable square plates on a party dessert table

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where to buy

stands & risers

  • For more info and prices check out the links below
mini party desserts arranged on a tiered acrylic riser display stand
circular shaped tiered treat stand filled with desserts and treats on a wedding dessert table
party food desserts and treats arranged on a tiered serving tray display stand
cupcakes arranged on a tiered wood riser display stand at an outdoor party

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