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Friday, May 18, 2012

Chocolate Cupcakes in a Jar



Recently, I've been dreaming up lots of delicious and creative combinations for variations on Cupcakes in a Jar.  The first ones I made last year were Chocolate with Vanilla Frosting, then I made Red, White and Blue for the 4th of July, delicious Orange Creamsicle, and then simple Halloween Cupcakes in a Jar.   But when it came down to it and I had some time to make some this week,  what did I make... chocolate!  Not super creative or original, but oh so delicious!  Sorry, but given the choice I'll always choose chocolate... and if you can add the word "double" in there (as in "double chocolate"), then I'm really all in!  So that's what I have for you today, Double Chocolate Cupcakes in a jar. 

Of course these could be made with any combination of box mixes, or recipes.

How to make Cupcakes in a Jar ~
 
Bake cupcakes as directed by the recipe, using paper liners.  Cool cupcakes, remove paper liners, and slice cupcakes in half (horizontally).

Prepare frosting as directed.  For easy (and pretty) assembly, fill a large piping bag with frosting (or a large ziplock bag, with the end cut off). 

Layer cupcake halves and frosting in 8 oz jars (I usually buy mine at Wal-Mart, also available on-line at The Jar Store).  Each jar will have 3 cupcake halves (or 1 1/2 cupcakes). 

Serve open, or top with the lid for travel or gift giving.  Store, covered with lids, in the refrigerator up to 3 days (maybe longer, but I can never seem to wait!).  Best when eaten at room temperature.    


In my mind, Double Chocolate Cupcakes could be considered medicinal, under certain circumstances... so feel free to save a few toward the back of your fridge to use "as needed", or share with a friend in need  =)


I'm also excited to add that my cupcakes in a jar are featured in this weeks Women's World Magazine!  Below is a peek of the magazine and the (full page!) article featuring my photos and recipe suggestions.  The issue is on stands now, and is marked as the May 28th edition.  And yes, I know that magazine covers often share quite conflicting headings.   I'm not sure these cupcakes will help you get "slim" even while drinking tea... but you could try to enjoy them while running in place! 


Happy Baking!

41 comments:

  1. Wow these are so cute!!!
    Have a nice day

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  2. WooHoo! Congratulations Glory!!!
    Beautiful cupcakes too.
    I'm off to get the magazine!

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  3. I have loved your cupcakes in a jar since the first time you posted them, I have made them a few times too. How exciting to be in a magazine! Congratulations!

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  4. Looking delicious AND adorable! Congrats on the magazine, how exciting! Plus the spread looks awesome!

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  5. I absolutely love this, Glory!! So cute!!! This is a must for the next party I throw. Congrats for being included/mentioned in Woman's World!! Very exciting!!!

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  6. Oh my, these look so good. I can't wait to try them. I love chocolate!

    Congrats on the magazine write-up will have to look for it.

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  7. Congrats on making it into the magazine!!

    What a great idea! They look delicious!

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  8. How cool is that? Congrats on the mag feature!

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  9. wow that is so cool. So going to try. adding this to my to do list

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  10. Congratulations on the Woman's World Magazine showcase. I have been needing a chocolate fix lately and so these cupcakes in a jar look perfect.

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  11. Glory, you've done it again! You are an inspiration to us all. :) Congrats on the magazine!

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  12. So pretty! & I'm sure super tasty :) What decorating tip did you use?

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  13. Congratulations! Your photos are beautiful and it's such a great idea.

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  14. Congratulations on being in the magazine, that's awesome. I could use one of those bad day b gone chocolate jars right about now! Looks delicious!

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  15. Such fun Glory! I love the cute notes on the jars. I am having one of those days today!

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  16. Oooohh, supercute and perfect as a gift:-)

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  17. I must say, you can't go wrong with chocolate! They look amazing. Congrats, again, on the magazine article...with your photo, and a whole page~WOW!!!

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  18. Congratulations on being published!

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  19. Congratulations Glory on the magazine feature. It's wonderful acknowledgement of your skills as both a cakeologist and communicator.

    I've been drooling over your cupcakes in a jar for some time now and am now motivated enough to work out how do I find myself some 8oz jars here in Australia.

    Hurray for cake (&chocolate)!

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  20. Congratulations on that wonderful article!!!!

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  21. they look so cute - and delicious ;)

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  22. Super Congrats Glory!!!! Great job!!!!

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  23. Beautiful cupcakes! Congratulations on the magazine article!

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  24. They are beautiful and I can't wait to try them. A big congrats to you for being featured in Woman's World; I can't wait to pick up the latest issue!!

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  25. Very cool, and perfect for what ails ya! Women's World is huge...all those women wanting to read the latest diet breakthrough, and then, well, start it on Monday, until then, cupcakes in a jar! YUM!

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  26. ok...these look awesome...but how do you eat them?

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  27. Yummy! And congratulations on your recent publications!!
    I found your blog through your article in Artful Blogging magazine...and my 6-year old niece LOVED your photos, too. She was sooo happy when I told her I could find the recipes for her. :)
    Many thanks for your inspiring and encouraging article,
    Mary

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  28. Wow, Glory......you're a superstar!!!! Congratulations to you, my famous friend :0) The cupcakes look yummy!!!

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  29. They are so cute! I guess you would need to eat them with a fork?

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  30. Congrats on the magazine Glory! You always have wonderful packaging/baking ideas! :)

    Johnna

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  31. Looks so delicious and beautiful! Congratulations on the magazine!

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  32. Congratulations! It is well deserved!

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  33. Congrats! That's so cool:) I'm a new follower. Come say hello sometime at
    Stella B's Kitchen

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  34. Yes!!! Chocolate chocolate and more chocolate for me too!

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