Valentine’s Day DIY : Cake In A Jar
Valentines is the day when most of us turn into annoying little love bugs. Annoying in a good way of course. In our own creative way, we express our deep appreciation for our special someone by giving gifts – chocolates in pretty boxes, jewelries, flowers… As for me, I like handing over simple and thoughtful gifts on Valentine’s Day that, as much as possible, I make myself.
dessert in a jar
Here’s an idea of something you can give out this February. Everybody seems to be into gifts in a jar so I thought I’d get on the bandwagon and make dessert in a jar. It’s really easy to make, and let me tell you, this dessert is sooo yummy. Plus your lovey doves, whomever they may be, can always reuse the jar for something else when they’re done with what’s inside. Nifty right? Others call this cake Mango Cream Ref Cake, name too long so… we’ll just call it Mango Float.
mango float
WELL look at how messy it turned out. Guys it does not look like the way I imagined it would be. Hahaha! You can barely see the mango layers! I guess I used the cream too early, which brings us to the first step…
Chill the all purpose cream in the freezer long enough so that its more solid. Mix one cup of all purpose cream with half a cup of condensed milk. Start layering your crushed graham crackers, cream & milk mixture, and slices of mango inside your jar. Stack as many layers as you want but make sure that the top most layer should be mangoes over your cream mixture. Add a little name tag and chill the jar inside the freezer. Remind your friend that its best to eat it chilled.
How do you girls want to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? As for me, a copy of the movie The Notebook or About Time to watch with my boyfriend and a good selection of my favorite appetizers would make me the happiest girl in the world. Boring person, yup.
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Looks really pretty) Those photographs are adorable and idea is just awesome!
Wish you a great day ahead!
I want to try this one out, but I need to buy good-looking jars but don't know where to find 'em :p
I had try pie in the jar delicious need to try this one love mangos and like the packaging perfect to make for a Birthday gift to a friend or co worker, try to pin it stated to large so I archive it thanks for sharing doll.
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Ohmy Shayne!!! Another DIY for me to do in the kitchen na naman yata to!!!! We have the same taste in food! :))) I used to create mango float before but I never thought of putting it inside a jar! Looks more creative this way though! Good job! :)
Nice idea! Yummy mango float.I love the jar. Ive seen those jars at Daiso. :)
Hey, movies, dessert and cuddling up is my idea of a perfect date. So that makes the two of us.:)
I like gifts like these. The receiver can re-use the jar after din.
Since I don't haver a boyfriend, I usually “ignore” the day xD
But this recipe is really nice :3 I might triy it for myself xD
Take care, have a nice day!*
It looks so yummy, I wish someone give this to me :)
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Looks delicious!
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wow! great idea Shayne! perfect for Valentines..so cute!!! I'll try this! :D
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omg, This looks so good, Shayne! I feel like eating some right now. Gotta satisfy my cravings. HAHAHA, Happy Chinese New Year and advanced Happy Valentine's Day!:>
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Ohhh, this looks adorable. Awesome idea. <3 I want it for myself. xD
As my BF is long distance, Valentine's Day is just another day for me. :( I'll send him flowers, though.
OUTCH!!! Looks so huge :D
I think that this turned out so cute and thoughtful! I'll be cooking in for Valentine's Day. Since it's on a Friday this year, my boyfriend and I figure that the dinner rush will be especially crazy in New York, haha.
I love the look of this. The jar looks amazing. I'll definitely have to give this a go, it seems simple enough!
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It still looks good enough to eat!
This is such a cute idea!! Sounds like my Valentine's Day! Minus the boyfriend part lol. I usually eat some yummy food and watch a movie too. I love watching Valentine's Day or He's Just Not That Into You. (:
Wow. This looks super yummy and crazy easy! Will definitely be doing this for Vday :)) I just have to find one of those jars… haha!
THIS IS TOO CUTE! AHHH. <3
I want to eat some right now! ;v;
I would so make this for my friends, if these little jars weren't so expensive. I would feel bad if I didn't make one for everyone. OTL
Thank you for the tutorial though! *A* I really want to try this.
For myself, of course. ;D
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thank you alexandra! you too! :)
hi keemji, i got this on our local department store called SM, you can also use mason jars with those little gold lids or reuse some old food jars you have at home :)
hi jackie! the pin button wasn't working yesterday but it should be fixed now :D thank you thank you!
ahahaha yes i think so too!! post it on your blog so i can see it, im sure youll come up with a better recipe for me to try din <3 thank you!
hi sis its so nice to hear from you again :) cheesy girls unite! hehe :) btw i didnt know they had this in daiso, i bought it in SM for around PHP80.00 ^^
yup :) thanks rae!
hehehe my friends and i did the same thing! then we usually just go out together and have a really nice dinner to celebrate our singleness ^^ good memories <3
wish i can give it to you! :3
thank you vee! so nice to hear from you again <3
thank you tin! <3
ahaha thank you charm! happy chinese new year to you too! <3
aww, thats so sweet though ive never tried sending a boy some flowers, maybe i will this year hmm :)
haha yup a lot of sugar in it! :D
thats actually the reason why i prefer to celebrate valentines day at home or somewhere else mroe private away from the crows and the awful traffic haha :) what are you cooking? :)
thanks linderella! :)
thanks rebecca! :)
i havent seen hes just not into you , is it based on the book of the same title? :) :)
hi czar i heard that they are usually available at the one dollar stores :D i got mine from our local department stores though :P thank you!!
hahaha, thanks gin! and youre right about the jars being a little too expensive, actually looking for a set cause i heard that the sets are a lot cheaper than when you buy them per piece :)
That looks so tasty! Great idea for valentines on a budget :) x
What a yummy gift to give to a friend for Valentine's Day! Plus, those jars are so multi-purpose. Thanks for sharing such a lovely (and affordable!) gift idea. :)
I love mango float!! And the idea of it being in a jar is just awesome (pero I think kulang sa akin yan!), ahahah! :D This would surely make a lovely gift!
what a cute, yummy treat! They say that the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I will definitely try to make this treat for the hubby.
I prefer to give thoughtful and hand made presents whenever I can. Sometimes if I buy a present; I try to make a hand made box or packaging. I would definitely eat your cake in a jar. Lucky boyfriend! I thinks it looks very yummy and I had to scroll down fast to avoid trying to eat the picture!
My hands are better, thank you. i always wear mittens and apply lotion, but sometimes, even that isn't enough,
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This is tooooo cute! (When I saw the photo, I originally thought it was going to be baking ingredients and then the recipient would have the ingredients to bake the dessert…WHETEVES)
Nah, I love that it's messy! Having clean cut defined layers would've been /too/ perfect c:
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DIABETES I WOULD GET FROM THIS *-*
I see this on Pinterest a lot and I love it! Would love to make that for someone someday.. :) and I love the name :P hihi. Poor boyfriend of yours that he'll have to watch the Notebook or About Time (don't know this one but assuming it's a romantic movie?) or does he love it too? Hihi.
Such a lovely creative thing to do ^^ and fun too!
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Oh my gosh this sounds absolutely amazing! This would make such a gorgeous gift! You have a stunning blog design, I love it xx
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This looks so pretty and delicious! I'm not a huge fan of sweets but I love me some any mango-based desserts <3
I kinda agree with your idea of the perfect V-day date: a movie date with my favorite appetizers hahaha!
Simple but really cute. My bf doesn't have a sweet tooth so I'm thinking if I could do a steak / mashed potatoes / gravy float. (kidding) Where'd you get the jar? :)
Love it! I can see why there is a jar-bandwagon in the first place. It makes everything look so adorable. Which your cake in a jar looks btw. Thanks for sharing =)
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This looks too cute, makes for a great gift :)
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This sounds like a really lovely idea! I love Mango Float and mason jars. Give me one of these, please! :)
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still cute. ♥ thanks for sharing this idea. anyway, been wanting to watch 'about time' for so long, esp when i heard 'the luckiest'.. apparently, i haven't gotten the chance. oh, well.
Brilliant! I've yet to think about Valentine's Day as we're still busy celebrating the Chinese New Year here. Love your desserts, Shayne!
this is such a great idea! It looks so dainty and perfect for gift giving! :) love your blog. new follower!
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Another awesome DIY to remember! been seeing desserts/candies in a jar all over Pinterest, but never thought of using mango float to place inside. LOL… Love the Jar. I wonder where you bought it hehe
Aww that's such an adorable idea! I always give my friends cute valentines so maybe I will make this for them this year! I actually love Valentine's Day a lot, I just really love the “feeling of love” (corny I know) in the air and I don't even have a boyfriend! I feel like everyone is more happy around Valentine's Day though, and I will probably spend it with my friends, go to the dance at my school, and watch “Valentine's Day” because it's one of my favorite movies!
Francesca
Cute idea sis! I love mango float <3 This post reminds me of Vanilla Cupcake Bakery's Banoffee pies and cheesecakes in bottles :)
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This one is so easy to do. It can also be perfect for giveaways.
thanks tinx! :)
yup im so tempted to buy bulk of these jars – in diff sizes, just so i can store random stuff :3 thank you too terri!
hahaha sis!! sakin din :D
thats true sis! thats why my future husband is going to doomed since i can only make simple dishes :P
thats good to hear xana, i hope spring comes soon there so all will be well <3
hahahaha! actually there are “gifts in a jar” that are like that. idontlikeit lol. i prefer the ready made dessert :D
hahaha!! he actually likes those movies ^^ about time should be a really nice movie, at least on the reviews ive read. its about this guy who can time travel and during his travels he meets his suppose to be future wife :D hope its nice :)
thanks emi! :)
hi gemma thanks for noticing the layout <3 welcome to my blog!!
have you tried mango something cake from contis? lol i forgot its name but its the only tall mango cake that they have. its really goood :)
hehehe nakakatabang date :P
sure sis will visit your site now :) thanks for the inv!
hehe thanks sis! :)
thanks christel! :)
hahaha! burger steak in a jar! i got in at SM for i think around P80.00, they have bigger ones :)
thank you cath!! <3
is the luckiest a movie sis? good to watch for valentines? :)
thank you shirley! <3
thank you wendy <3 and welcome to my blog! ^^
YOU MAKE THIS LOOK SO EASY! haha, such a cute idea and so creative too, I truly believe the best gifts are the thoughtful ones that take more effort than just a quick trip to the shops!
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wow i love the idea! you are so creative, I always prepare grahams desserts for my two kids but never thought of putting it in a jar. I am going to try this too. <3
thanks sis! i got it from SM department store for only P80 they have bigger sizes too :D i wanna try making a candle sometime, is it hard ba? :)
aw thats nice :D i like it too on most occasion lol , for the same reason, esp when i see someone carrying a boquet of flowers with them :)
ooo i did not know they had those, i thought they only sell cupcakes :D
yup sis :) a little bit heavy to carry in bulk but its a really nice gift :D
hahaha it is easy :D just need a little more improvement on my “layering” skills ^^
aw thats so cute naman, maybe you could teach me other graham desserts too? :)
one of my favorite desserts (although i do not know how to prepare them)! thanks for sharing this simple recipe sis :)
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thanks sis! :)