Make Extra Income with This Ninho Milk Cake in a Jar Recipe

This Ninho Milk cake in a jar (Brazilian milk powder cake) recipe is absolutely incredible. It’s perfect for a sweet treat at home, a crowd-pleasing dessert for parties, or even a profitable side hustle. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients for Ninho Milk Cake in a Jar:

• 1 pre-baked plain vanilla sponge cake (or pound cake);
• 1 can (approx. 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk;
• 7 tbsp (approx. 100g) unsalted butter, softened;
• 1 carton (7 oz) table cream (or heavy cream);
• 1.5 cups (180g) powdered milk (Nido/Nestlé brand preferred);
• ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk;
• 1.3 lbs (600g) fresh strawberries, chopped.

How to Make Ninho Milk Cake in a Jar:

1. To make the soaking syrup, place 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into a squeeze bottle;
2. Add the whole milk;
3. Close the bottle tightly and shake until well combined and smooth;
4. Set aside;
5. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine the remaining sweetened condensed milk and butter. Start on low speed and gradually increase;
6. Once creamy and smooth, add the powdered milk and table cream;
7. Repeat the mixing process: start on low speed to incorporate, then increase to medium-high to whip until aerated;
8. Beat for about 2 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator;
9. To assemble, crumble the pre-baked cake into small pieces;
10. Start with a thin layer of the Ninho milk cream at the bottom of your jars;
11. Add a layer of chopped strawberries;
12. Follow with a layer of crumbled cake. Drizzle with the soaking syrup, then repeat the layers until the jar is full. Top with a final layer of Ninho milk cream;
13. Optional: Dust with extra powdered milk and top with a few strawberry slices for presentation;
14. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips for Success:

For the best texture, use a light sponge cake (génoise or classic yellow cake), which crumbles easily and absorbs the syrup perfectly. We have a great sponge cake recipe here on the blog—check it out!

Feel free to experiment! You can use these same techniques and ratios to create other flavors. They always turn out great.

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