Red Velvet Cake Jars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Red Velvet Cake: All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, for the base.
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Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
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Cocoa powder: 1 tbsp, for a hint of chocolate flavor.
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Baking soda: 1 tsp, to help the cake rise.
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Salt: 1/2 tsp, to enhance flavor.
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Buttermilk: 1 cup, at room temperature, for a moist crumb.
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Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup, for moistness.
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Large eggs: 2, for structure.
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Red food coloring: 1 tbsp, for the classic red hue.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
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White vinegar: 1 tsp, to activate the baking soda.
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Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened, for a creamy layer.
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Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened, for richness.
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Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for sweetness.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
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Caramel Sauce: Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
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Water: 1/4 cup, to start the caramel.
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Heavy cream: 1/2 cup, for a rich caramel.
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Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp, for smoothness.
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Salt: 1/4 tsp, to enhance the caramel flavor.
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Pecan Topping: Chopped pecans: 1 cup, for crunch.
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Butter: 1 tbsp, to toast the pecans.
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Brown sugar: 2 tbsp, to coat the pecans.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then combine them. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and cut into circles.
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Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and smooth.
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Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until amber-colored. Add heavy cream, butter, and salt, stirring until smooth.
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Melt butter in a skillet, add chopped pecans and brown sugar, and stir until coated and toasted.
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Layer red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, and toasted pecans in jars. Repeat the layers, finishing with caramel and pecans on top.
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Refrigerate the assembled jars for at least 1 hour before serving.
# Notes:
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This dessert combines the moist texture of red velvet cake with creamy frosting, rich caramel, and crunchy pecans, all in one convenient jar.
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Chilling the jars helps the layers set and enhances the flavors.
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Toasting the pecans with butter and brown sugar adds a sweet, nutty flavor.