Best 2 Elegant Southern Jam Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful Southern tradition of Jam Cake, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the charm and hospitality of the American South. This delectable cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb enveloped in a luscious layer of homemade jam, all topped with a delicate streusel topping. Our collection of recipes offers a range of variations to satisfy every palate, from classic strawberry jam cake to unique creations like orange marmalade and blueberry jam cake. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and comforting flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, our step-by-step instructions and expert tips will guide you towards creating an unforgettable Jam Cake that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern baking.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ELEGANT SOUTHERN JAM CAKE

Elegant Southern Jam Cake image

A low-fat delicious cake. Can be made for any occasion. Use your favorite flavor of fruit preserves.

Provided by TEETEE

Categories Desserts Cakes Torte Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 egg whites
1 ½ cups marshmallow creme
1 cup seedless fruit preserves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1 cup of water, oil and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes on high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pans. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar, 2 tablespoons of water and egg whites. Cook over low heat, beating continuously with electric hand mixer at high speed, until soft peaks form. Remove from heat. Add marshmallow creme and beat until stiff peaks form.
To assemble cake, split each layer in half horizontally to form 4 layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate. Spread with 1/3 cup of the preserves. Top with second cake layer and spread with 1/3 cup preserves, do third layer the same way. Top with fourth layer (DO NOT spread preserves on top of fourth layer).
Frost sides and top with frosting. Swirl small dollops of preserves in frosting. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 448.4 mg, Sugar 56.4 g

THE JAM CAKE

The Jam Cake image

The origins of jam cake lie deep in Appalachia where store-bought sugar was once scarce. Cakes were often sweetened with homemade jams, filled with wild berries and mountain fruits to deliver a rich, dense cake with a depth of flavor sugar alone couldn't deliver.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

CAKE LAYERS:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups seedless blackberry jam
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
1 cup peeled and grated Granny Smith apple (about 1 large)
Shortening
CARAMEL-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 (13.4-oz.) cans dulce de leche
to 4 Tbsp. whipping cream

Steps:

Prepare Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat first 2 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients. Stir together buttermilk and baking soda in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
Stir jam until smooth. Add jam and vanilla to butter mixture, and beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in toasted pecans and grated apple. Spoon batter into 4 greased (with shortening) and floured 9-inch round shiny cake pans (about 2 1/2 cups batter in each pan).
Bake at 350° for 20 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).
Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add dulce de leche, 1 can at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Gradually add 2 Tbsp. whipping cream, 1 Tbsp. at a time, and beat at medium speed. Add up to 2 Tbsp. additional cream, 1 Tbsp. at a time, and beat until frosting is desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting between each layer and on top and sides of cake.

Tips:

Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Use fresh, ripe berries for the best results.
Cream the Butter and Sugar Properly: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and fluffy cake.
Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This elegant Southern jam cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy crumb, sweet and tart jam filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!