"Jewel cakes", also known as "gem cakes", are a type of dessert that is decorated with colorful candied fruits, nuts, and spices. It is often served during festive occasions such as Christmas and Easter, but can also be enjoyed as a special treat anytime. With a variety of fruits, nuts, and spices to choose from, jewel cakes are a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, there is a jewel cake recipe out there for everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CROWN JEWEL LAYER CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the colored gelatin: Lightly coat three 9-inch square cake pans with cooking spray. Combine the purple gelatin and 2 cups boiling water in a medium bowl; stir until dissolved. Pour into one of the prepared pans. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Repeat to make pans of red and pink gelatin. (You can make these in batches if you don¿t have three pans.)
- When all three colors are set, make the white gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water in a large bowl; let stand 1 minute. Add the boiling water and condensed milk and stir until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the crust: Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray, then line with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang; coat with more cooking spray. Pulse the chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Generously coat two more 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside.
- Loosen the edges of the purple gelatin with a knife and turn out onto a cutting board. Cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes and layer over the chocolate cookie crust. Cut the red and pink gelatin into cubes and layer each one in the remaining two pans. Divide the cooled white gelatin mixture among the three pans, pouring it over the cubes (about 2 cups per pan). Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
- Make the whipped cream: Beat the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form; set aside. Using the plastic wrap to help you, lift the purple gelatin cake out of the pan. Discard the plastic wrap and transfer the cake to a platter. Spread with a thin layer of whipped cream. Loosen the edges of the red gelatin cake with a knife and turn out of the pan; place on top of the purple cake and spread with more whipped cream. Remove the pink gelatin cake from the pan and place on top of the red cake. Cover the top and side of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
JEWELED FRUITCAKE
This yummy fruitcake is packed with colorful dried fruits and rich Brazil nuts.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300°F. Line loaf pan, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with aluminum foil; grease foil. Mix all the ingredients except corn syurp. Spread in pan.
- Bake about 1 hour 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, cover with aluminum foil for last 30 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
- Remove fruitcake from pan (with foil) to wire rack. For a glossy top, immediately brush with corn syrup. Cool completely before cutting, about 24 hours. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator no longer than 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg
JELLO-O CROWN JEWEL CAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by Jan_Toppel
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the first three Jell-O packages (orange, cherry and lime) using one cup of boiling water and 1/2 cup of cold water for each flavors. Pour each mixture into separate 8-inch square glass pans. Chill overnight until the they are firmed. Combine the lemon Jell-O package, granulated sugar and one cup of boiling water. Stir until the Jell-O and sugar dissolve. Stir in pineapple juice. Chill until it is slightly solidified but not firm. Cut the firm Jell-O into 1/2 inch cubes. Follow the directions in the package to prepare the Dream Whip. Mix the Dream Whip with the lemon Jell-O done previously. Gently fold in the three colors of Jell-O cubes. Spoon into 9-inch springform pan. Chill at least five hours or overnight. Run a knife or a spatula between the edges of the pan to remove sides of cake. Spread additional whipped topping on top and the sides before serving.
CROWN JEWEL CAKE
This is an old recipe from Jell-O. My Mom would make it for special occasions. It looks like stained glass when cut and served. It is a little work, but it will impress!
Provided by quotFoodThe Way To
Categories Gelatin
Time P2DT45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the first three colors of jello using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each box.
- Pour each color into an 8-inch square pan and chill overnight; cut into cubes the next day.
- The following day:.
- Dissolve the lemon Jell-O and sugar in 1 cup boiling water; stir in pineapple juice.
- Chill until slightly thickened, about 45 minutes.
- Prepare both envelopes of whipped topping as directed; blend into slightly thickened Jell-O.
- Fold in Jell-O cubes.
- Spoon into a 9-inch spring-form pan; chill overnight.
- To release from pan, run knife around pan and unlatch.
- **use both packages of Dream Whip. I could not remember the size of the packages. It may be more than 1 3/4 cups. Use it all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 187, Carbohydrate 45.2, Sugar 36.3, Protein 6.8
JEWEL CAKES
This recipe has won the hearts of many people all over the world. I make it wherever I go and they love it. Although it looks complicated, you will be extremely pleased with the end point. Tasty, pretty little cakes... perfect for any special moment!
Provided by Debbie Smith
Categories Bar Cookie
Time P1DT30m
Yield 64 small cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Separate eggs.
- Beat whites to a soft peak.
- Cream butter with sugar in a large bowl.
- Add egg yolks and beat.
- Stir in the flour until it disappears completely.
- Then fold in beaten egg whites.
- Grease bottom of 13x9x2" pan.
- (Yes, I mean the bottom. It'll be a lot easier than using the pan like normal.) Measure out 2/3 cup of batter.
- Spread on pan, not quite to the edges.
- Bake at 350F oven about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Slide off carefully and let cool.
- Repeat until you have made five thin layers of cake.
- In a small bowl, grind almonds until fine.
- Mix in sour cream.
- Then take 1 layer and spread 1/4 cup apricot preserves over it.
- Spread 1/3 cup of sour cream mixture on top of preserves.
- Cover with another layer of cake.
- Spread 1/4 cup raspberry preserves over top layer.
- Cover the preserves with more sour cream.
- Alternate layers between raspberry and apricot preserves.
- When all layers are put together, cover with wax paper.
- Lay flat weights on top of it- a few good sized books should do the trick.
- Leave in refridgerator with weight overnight.
- In the morning, trim off rough edges.
- Use Jewel Cake Icing to cover.
- We usually create little flowers on each of the cakes, using a dragee to make the centre.
- Cut into 64 square cakes and enjoy!
CROWN JEWEL DESSERT
Long live the queen of desserts - Crown Jewel Dessert! Orange, lime and strawberry gelatin cubes suspended in creamy pink gelatin is a dessert classic. When sliced, this Crown Jewel Dessert shimmers like jewels.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 9h30m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare lime, orange and 1 package strawberry gelatin separately as directed on package, using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each. Pour each flavor gelatin into separate 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
- Add remaining boiling water to remaining dry strawberry gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in remaining cold water. Refrigerate 45 min. or until slightly thickened.
- Cut gelatin in each square pan into 1/2-inch cubes. Add 1-1/2 cups of each flavor gelatin to thickened strawberry gelatin in bowl along with half the COOL WHIP; stir gently until blended. Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining gelatin cubes and COOL WHIP until ready to use.
- Unmold dessert onto plate; top with remaining COOL WHIP.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
JEWELED FRUITCAKE
I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don't normally care for fruitcake say they love it! -Sharon Hoffman, Donna, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line four greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts, cherries and coconut. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated., In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Cut with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
JEWELLED FRUIT, NUT & SEED CAKE
If you're not keen on icing and marzipan, bake a crown of toasted nuts, seeds and juicy cherries onto your cake instead
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the Hot toddy cake (see link, right) in a loose-bottom tin, holding back about 2 tbsp of the mix for later. While it bakes, bake the fruit and nut topping. Melt the butter and golden syrup together, then toss with the nuts, dried fruit and seeds. Set aside; the butter mix will start to cool and thicken.
- Take the cake out of the oven 30 mins before the end of cooking, then gently spread over the remaining cake mix with the back of a spoon. The cake will still be quite soft but will take the weight, don't worry about it sinking. Scatter the fruit and nut mix over the top in an even layer. Bake for the remaining 30 mins until the cake is cooked and the nuts golden. Test for doneness by poking a skewer through the topping and into the cake. If it's underdone, but the nuts are golden, just cover with foil and give it another 10 mins; then test again.
- Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin, so that the nutty topping firms up. Loosen any obviously sticky edges, then push the cake out of the tin from the bottom. Transfer to a cake board or plate and fix the ribbon around the base before serving. Can be kept in an airtight tin for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 101 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 85 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium
WATERCOLOR JEWEL CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Cake or canvas? You don't need to be an artist to create this sweet masterpiece. Simply wrap a 4-layer cake in white fondant, mix together food coloring and water, and start painting. Apply gold leaf for a special finishing touch.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a cake round on a cake turntable and dab 1 teaspoon of frosting in the center of the round. Place the chocolate cake on the cake round.
- Using an offset spatula, cover the cake with the vanilla frosting. Use a cake scraper to smooth the frosting in a thin, even layer. Fill any gaps between the cake layers with more frosting, scraping as needed. Chill the cake while you prepare the fondant.
- On a surface lightly dusted with cornstarch, knead the fondant until pliable, about 2 minutes. Shape the fondant into a 4-inch square, then roll out with a rolling pin to a circle about ⅛ inch thick and 12 inches wide.
- Drape the fondant over the chilled cake so it hangs evenly over all sides. Gently press the fondant against the cake with the palms of your hands or a fondant press, moving in a circular motion and stretching the fondant down and away from the cake as needed. This motion will help the fondant cover the cake completely and remove any creases. Trim the excess fondant and use your hands or the fondant press to remove any air bubbles.
- Cut a craft sponge into 3 equal pieces. Completely wet each piece, then wring out until barely damp.
- Add the forest green, burgundy, and purple food colorings to separate small bowls, then pour about 1 teaspoon of water into each dish. Use a small spoon or paint brush to mix the colors and water together.
- Lightly dip a sponge into the first color and gently dab it onto the cake, creating a concentrated color. Dip a paintbrush in water and brush over the sponged area to dilute the color a bit. Repeat this process with the remaining colors. Use a paper towel to blot the colors, smearing and smudging in areas, to create a watercolor effect. Be careful not to let the color dry before using the paintbrush and paper towel to smudge.
- While the cake is still damp, use the gold leaf to decorate as desired.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your cakes taste their best.
- Follow the recipes carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
- Be patient: Cake baking takes time and patience. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a subpar cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Be creative with your decorations: There are endless possibilities when it comes to decorating cakes. Have fun and let your creativity shine through.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you'll be able to bake beautiful and delicious cakes that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #desserts #eggs-dairy #1-day-or-more #oven #european #refrigerator #finger-food #heirloom-historical #holiday-event #kid-friendly #kosher #vegetarian #cakes #cookies-and-brownies #easter #english #bar-cookies #eggs #dietary #gifts #christmas #valentines-day #equipment #number-of-servings #presentation
You'll also love