Best 4 Aunt Murnas Jam Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Aunt Murnas Jam Cake? This classic Southern dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion. With its tender crumb, sweet and tangy filling, and irresistible glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this delightful cake with ease. So grab your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to indulge in the goodness of Aunt Murnas Jam Cake!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT MURNA'S JAM CAKE



Aunt Murna's Jam Cake image

I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her jam cake recipe as a young girl. She made improvements over the years, such as soaking the raisins in crushed pineapple. This cake is a favorite at our annual family reunions. -Mrs. Eddie Robinson, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup raisins
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 jar (12 ounces) blackberry jam or 1 cup homemade blackberry jam
2/3 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL ICING:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
3-1/2 to 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in pineapple and juice several hours or overnight. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add jam and buttermilk; beat until well blended. Sift together dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat on low just until combined. Stir in the raisins, pineapple and pecans. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , For icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Cool just until warm; beat in enough confectioners' sugar for icing to reach spreading consistency. Add more sugar for thicker icing or more milk to thin it. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 105g carbohydrate (83g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUNT MURNA'S JAM CAKE



Aunt Murna's Jam Cake image

I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her Jam Cake recipe as a very young girl. Through the years she made improvements, such as soaking the raisins in crushed pineapple. This cake is a favorite at our annual family reunions and at Christmastime.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs eggs
1 (12 ounce) jar blackberry jam
⅔ cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup milk
3 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in pineapple and juice several hours or overnight. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add jam and buttermilk; beat until well blended. Sift together dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat on low just until ingredients are combined. stir in raisins, pineapple and pecans. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing to rack. For icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cool just until warm; beat in enough confectioners' sugar until icing is of spreading consistency. Add more sugar for thicker icing; more milk to thin it. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.7 calories, Carbohydrate 144.8 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 387 mg, Sugar 113.2 g

OLD-FASHIONED JAM CAKE



Old-Fashioned Jam Cake image

I remember my Aunt Murna telling me she made this cake often when she was a young girl. Through the years, she made improvements to it, and her cake become a real family favorite. It has been a popular staple at our reunions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup raisins
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 jar (12 ounces) or 1 cup blackberry jam
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL ICING:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine raisins and pineapple; let stand for at least 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with jam and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisin mixture and nuts. , Spread into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool until just warm. Pour into a large bowl; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUNT MURNA'S JAM CAKE



Aunt Murna's Jam Cake image

I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her Jam Cake recipe as a very young girl. Through the years she made improvements, such as soaking the raisins in crushed pineapple. This cake is a favorite at our annual family reunions and at Christmastime.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs eggs
1 (12 ounce) jar blackberry jam
⅔ cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup milk
3 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in pineapple and juice several hours or overnight. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add jam and buttermilk; beat until well blended. Sift together dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat on low just until ingredients are combined. stir in raisins, pineapple and pecans. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing to rack. For icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cool just until warm; beat in enough confectioners' sugar until icing is of spreading consistency. Add more sugar for thicker icing; more milk to thin it. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 940.7 calories, Carbohydrate 144.8 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 387 mg, Sugar 113.2 g

Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it. This will help to ensure that the flour is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion

Aunt Murna's Jam Cake is a delicious, classic recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, tangy filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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