Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

Please note that according to the National Center for Home Preservation, baking cakes or breads in jars is not recommended because the products can be unsafe to eat. (This process does not preserve the cake like canning does to fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. that are canned.) Also, most canning jar manufacturers also do not recommend baking in their jars. You can read more here: http://www.fcs.uga.edu and search the FAQ by typing in "baking in jar"

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

Loved the idea... Made Chocolate/Mayonaise cake. Got 7 1/2 half pints. Just perfect for taking in a lunch. My husband really liked them. Turned out so moist and good. Am making more today. I used 1/2 cup of batter in each jar. It raised just to the top of the jar. After putting the lid on they were perfect.

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2009

This is fabulous for military families. I did this for my husband several times when he was in Iraq. But whenever I used a yellow cake mix it was spoiled by the time he got it. I think it has something to do with the light getting to it. But worked great for any dark cake mix. It is a must try!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2009

I tried these out for a test. They were great? Going to make more for 4th of july. putting a stars and striped napkin tied with a wired stars ribbon, inserted with a fork. I also did what another lady did, and squeeze in icing in middle of cake, (like twinkie type,) before putting on lid. Decorating the jar is the fun part! Going to have a garden party, and I am serving everything in mason jars! Unless possibilities. Thanks for the idea!

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lisa burris

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

Sent this to a soldier in Iraq and he loved them. It took about 8 days to get them there and they arrived moist and fresh. I completely recommend this recipe!!! Try sending aersol can frosting w/the cakes - worked for me. Oh and YES, this recipe will survive the nasty heat in Iraq. :)

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009

My husband just received the cake in a jar today in Iraq and he said he LOVED THEM! I decorated them all patriotic for all the soldier with him. :) I am definitely going to send them again!

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Melissa B

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009

I made it and it taste yummy! I love this. I do have one question though. How long do they really stay fresh. I send my bf a cake in the jar. He's in iraq and I dont know if if will show up moldy. It should take around 13 to 14 days to get to him. Will it be good? I just made a simple white cake.

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2009

While my fiancee was in the middle east I would would send him some sort of treat in a jar. I made breads, muffins (in the shape of a jar), cakes and brownies. They worked every time. Out of everything I sent him his favorite and first to go where always anything that came in a jar. It was a nice piece of home and my baking. Even all the guys in his division thanked me numerous times and even still they will tell me they always got excited for Scott's packages and the jars inside. If you have a loved one deployed do this and they will love it!! Promise!

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Brittany

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

I'm very excited to find this recipe. My husband is deployed and will miss his 40th birthday. I've done a trial run and it turned out great. I used German Choc. cake mix. His favorite. Before I put the seal and screwed the lid on I injected the icing into the middle with my cake decorator. That way all he has to do is open and enjoy. Thanks for the great idea.

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GeorgiaGirl

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

Made my boyfriend in Iraq his favorite cake for his birthday! Pineapple upside down cake! It worked, this recipe is awesome!

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2008

I used this recipe for a base idea of how to make jar cakes... Our favorite that we tried was Monkey Cake, just use store bought banana bread quick bread, and then top with milk chocolate frosting...yum!

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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2008

Great recipe! I made it for my co-workers and they loved it! Thanks so much

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

How amazing was this!! I didn't know what to do for this deployment and I found this before he left. His birthday is today and I can't wait for him to get it. It taste a little different baked in a jar, but not to much. Thanks so much for such a great idea.

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Airca

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Reviewed: May 26, 2008

This is a great cooking activity for the family. My four year old was able to spoon the batter into the jars and help choose and tie the fabric to the jars with pretty ribbon. The kids were very proud of the end result.

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Nikki

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Reviewed: May 18, 2008

This was so simple and easy to do, and my husband loved it. He's in Iraq and I sent it for his birthday. He said it was awesome :)

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Reviewed: May 6, 2008

My hubby said this cake was great! I would like to mention though that this only made 5 cups of batter - so only 5 jars of cake. I used a regular cake mix.

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Jen

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2008

LOVED THIS IDEA! I just made these for my husbands birthday, which he is spending in Iraq. I followed the recipe word for word and they turned out PERFECT!! I sent him a jar of his favorite frosting too :) I'm SO glad I was able to make him a birthday cake and make this day special for him, even from across the world! THANK YOU!! :)

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2007

My best friends fiance is in Iraq and I made him cake because I was bored. My ex boyfriend along with about 8 of my other friends are also in Iraq and this is an awesome idea. They love it and it turns out awesome.

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2007

this exploded on me!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2007

My sister and I made this with Cinnamon Swirl Cake mix to send to my husband who is in the military overseas (for his Birthday) We sent him 2 jars and tried one ourselves. It really does seal! One thing is you have to use no more than a CUP of cake batter or you will be cutting the top of your cake off before you put the lid on. Now if only I had a food saver bag to put some icing in there for him!

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