thatmosesgirl: Everything Is Cuter In Mason Jars Rum Cakes

Hi!

If we've been friends longer than a year, then you've probably received one of my Rum Cakes in A Jar. I only make them once a year-around the holidays to keep them extra special. Before you decide to scroll to the recipe, let me explain the tradition and magicalness behind these sweet cakes.

1. They're delicious.

2. They're in a mason jar. #cute. You could place baby formula in a mason jar and still say "Aww! How cute!"

3. Don't worry. You can still drive. Your breath may say otherwise even after one bite, but the alcohol has been baked out of the cakes. It's quite rummy, but without the booze.

4. It's easy.
5. I've been baking these before Pinterest and all of the mason jar crafts and goodies were in existence. I win this time, Pinterest!

Recipe (serves 12)

1 dozen wide-mouthed mason jars

1 box of yellow cake mix (I told you this was easy!)

1 box of instant vanilla pudding (this keeps it moist...sorry to the weirdos who hate this word. Would you rather have dry rum cake?! I didn't think so!)
1/2 water

3/4 cup of rum (I prefer Barcardi Gold...again, trust me on this. I've been doing this for years!)

4 eggs

1 cup of vegetable oil

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pam (it's a noun) the mason jars.

Place jars on a cookie sheet.

Put it all in bowl and mix with an electric mixer (or whisk until your arm falls off) until it's not lumpy.

Pour the mixture into mason jars about half way full (or empty...but I hope half full).

Bake 'em for about 40 minutes.

Put the lids on the jars while still hot. *Use an oven mitt...don't burn yourself.

When it's cooled down, decorate the jars, as you wish.

You remember the Friends episode when Monica makes her little bits of heaven candy for her neighbors? This is my version. Be prepared to give this to EVERYONE you know. Plus, save a few for yourself. It's that good.