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Mason Jar Crumb Cake

September 27, 2017 by Ann 5 Comments

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This mason jar crumb cake recipe is an easy way to serve coffee cake at your next brunch!

Use this Mason Jar Crumb Cake recipe to create individual-sized crumb cakes that are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or take and go dessert.

I love a good crumb cake for dessert. This Mason Jar Crumb Cake recipe is a perfect individual serving size option that everyone will love!  With classic cinnamon and sugar flavors, this mason jar coffee cake is a great choice for an extra special breakfast or brunch treat. It would also pair well with a cup of coffee as a mid-morning snack or to serve as dessert at your next dinner party or birthday party.

Mason jars are a great vessel for so many things, but this crumb cake recipe is definitely a favorite of ours. These 4-ounce mason jars are easy to find online year-round, but you could easily use any size jar and just adjust how much of the mixture you put into each one. If you like mason jar cakes, you might also enjoy this Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake recipe.

Mason Jar Crumb Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1⁄2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 12 – 4 ounce Mason jars
  • Spray cooking oil
Vanilla Glaze Ingredients:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions: 

1. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a second bowl whisk together the egg, milk, canola oil, and vanilla.

3. Using a rubber spatula, fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.

4. Spray each mason jar with cooking oil.

5. Pour batter into each jar only filling half way.

6. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

7. Pour melted butter over flour mixture, and toss with a rubber spatula until large crumbs form.

8. Top each jar with crumb topping.

easy crumb cake recipe made in Mason jars for an individual dessert that can be packed in lunches.

9. Place all jars on a cookie sheet.

10. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

11. Allow the cakes to cool. The jars will be very hot.

12. Make the glaze by mixing sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix well to ensure sugar is completely dissolved.

13. Drizzle glaze over the top of the crumb cake.

Mini crumb cake recipe made in mason jars. An individual dessert recipe that can be packed in lunches.

 

This mason jar crumb cake recipe is a favorite since it is so cute and already portioned.  They are a great choice for when you have a party since you don’t have to worry about extra plates or serving cake since everyone can just grab a jar and help themselves!

Printable Recipe for Mason Jar Crumb Cake

Mason Jar Crumb Cake
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
45 mins
 
Author: Alea
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1⁄2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 12 mini mason jars
  • Spray cooking oil
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, sift together 1½ cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, canola oil, and vanilla.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, fold dry ingredients into egg mixture.
  4. Spray each mason jar with cooking oil.
  5. Pour batter into each jar only filling half way.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 2½ cups flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  7. Pour melted butter over flour mixture, and toss with a rubber spatula until large crumbs form.
  8. Top each jar with crumb topping.
  9. Place all jars on a cookie sheet.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 for about 20-30 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
  11. Allow to cool the jars will be very hot.
  12. The cakes stay fresh with the lid for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them.
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Comments

  1. Liz Latham says

    April 8, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    These come out perfectly shaped! Wow! Love that little trick. They look delicious too! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

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  2. [email protected] says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:06 am

    what a fun idea!

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  3. Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    I would love to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing it at Motivation Monday on Mom Home Guide!

    Reply
  4. Sandra Garth says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:35 am

    It’s a shame to admit it but I would have these stashed all over the house ready and waiting! We would love for you to share this at Celebrate Your Story blog hop. Here is the link for this week’s party.
    http://www.thesweetsensations.com/quick-cleaning-tips-for-entertaining-link-party
    I hope you are able to join us and have a great week!

    Reply
  5. Marie says

    April 5, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Oh my goodness these look amazing! I definitely want to make these, like now. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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