Hey there!
So I have a huge, incredibly large, way too many people in one room family--and Christmas has gotten a little out of control! No one wants to go to pulling a name out of a hat for presents or just giving to the kids. So, I have to be creative to be able to afford to give each person some token that they like and appreciate--but doesn't break the bank for me. And I know that it is still August--but I usually start shopping in September so that I can spread my bills out and be able to pay for everything over a couple months instead of all in one shopping trip.
This year, I was thinking about making jars of cake for everyone! My first thought was cinnamon or egg nog but then I thought red velvet would be festive looking. Anyway--I have never made cake in a jar and I seem to come across two different thoughts of it--bake the cake and seal it up hot out of the oven? Or--add filling/icing and decoration on top before closing the lid. Which way would be better? I like the idea that the cake is really sealed in there from the heat--but I like icing! And it would make it prettier to look at through the glass if there were different textures in there.
Also--how long in advance could I make these cakes and them still be yummy when Santa comes?
Ideas?
And Merry Christmas to all of you WAY in advance!
So I have a huge, incredibly large, way too many people in one room family--and Christmas has gotten a little out of control! No one wants to go to pulling a name out of a hat for presents or just giving to the kids. So, I have to be creative to be able to afford to give each person some token that they like and appreciate--but doesn't break the bank for me. And I know that it is still August--but I usually start shopping in September so that I can spread my bills out and be able to pay for everything over a couple months instead of all in one shopping trip.
This year, I was thinking about making jars of cake for everyone! My first thought was cinnamon or egg nog but then I thought red velvet would be festive looking. Anyway--I have never made cake in a jar and I seem to come across two different thoughts of it--bake the cake and seal it up hot out of the oven? Or--add filling/icing and decoration on top before closing the lid. Which way would be better? I like the idea that the cake is really sealed in there from the heat--but I like icing! And it would make it prettier to look at through the glass if there were different textures in there.
Also--how long in advance could I make these cakes and them still be yummy when Santa comes?
Ideas?
And Merry Christmas to all of you WAY in advance!
