The best Grinch Cake in Jars

Here’s the full, easy recipe for the dessert Grinch Cake in Jars 🎄💚
Festive, fun, and perfect for parties or gifting.

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💚 Grinch Cake in Jars

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Bake: 25 minutes
• Assemble: 15 minutes

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🧾 Ingredients

Cake

• 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
• Green gel food coloring

Frosting / Filling

• 1½ cups whipped topping or vanilla frosting
• Green gel food coloring

Chocolate Layer

• 1 cup chocolate frosting or melted chocolate

Decorations

• Christmas sprinkles (red, green, white)
• Red candy pearls (for Grinch hearts)
• Optional: crushed candy canes

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Cake

1. Prepare cake batter according to box instructions
2. Add green food coloring until bright Grinch-green
3. Bake in a sheet pan at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes
4. Cool completely

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2️⃣ Prepare the Frosting

• Tint whipped topping or vanilla frosting with green food coloring
• Keep chocolate frosting ready

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3️⃣ Assemble the Jars

Layer in small jars or cups:

1. Green cake (crumbled)
2. Chocolate frosting
3. Green frosting
4. Sprinkles
5. Repeat layers

Finish with:

• Green frosting swirl
• Sprinkles + one red candy on top ❤️

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🫙 Storage

• Refrigerate up to 3 days
• Best served chilled

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🌟 Tips

• Use a piping bag for clean layers
• Add a drop of peppermint extract for a holiday twist
• Works great in cups if jars aren’t available