Whether you’re throwing a birthday celebration, hosting a special gathering or just craving something sweet, cakes in a jar are the fun make-and-take desserts that couldn’t be easier to put together.

So what’s the best way to do it? With a chocolate cake, turn to cocoa powder for the most delicious results.

This Cake Video showcases a compilation of chocolate desserts, including layered cake-in-a-cup (Torta no Pote) and creamy ...