Best 2 Old Fashioned Jam Cake Recipes

The old fashioned jam cake is a classic British teatime treat. It is a simple cake made with self-rising flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and jam. The cake has a light and fluffy texture and a sweet and fruity flavor. It is a perfect cake to serve with a cup of tea or coffee.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED JAM CAKE

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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

Ingredients

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.

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam Cake image

This was my husband's great-grandmother's old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe. We enjoy eating it at Christmas. Make sure the humidity is low when making the filling. This makes a lot of filling. If I have extra filling, I drop it on waxed paper and we eat it like divinity.

Provided by UCMOM

Categories Desserts Cakes Strawberry Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups strawberry jam
1 cup salted butter, softened
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
Mix sugar, pecans, strawberry jam, butter, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Mix baking soda into buttermilk; add to the batter. Add flour a little at a time, mixing well, until combined.
Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
While cakes cool, beat sugar and butter for filling together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add heavy cream, raisins, and pecans. Transfer to a pot and bring to a boil. Do not stir once syrup begins to boil. Heat to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface.
Spread between and over the top of the cooled cake layers, letting excess drip down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 998.9 calories, Carbohydrate 131.7 g, Cholesterol 150.3 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 99.2 g

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe fruit: This will give your jam cake the best flavor.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Use a variety of jams and jellies: This will give your cake a unique and delicious flavor.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned jam cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this old-fashioned jam cake a try. You won't be disappointed!