Best 6 Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic culinary journey with our collection of old-fashioned strawberry jam cake recipes. These delightful treats, infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and the comforting taste of homemade jam, evoke a sense of simpler times. From classic layer cakes to moist bundt cakes and delectable cupcakes, our recipes cater to every baker's skill level and preference. Each recipe is carefully crafted to capture the essence of this timeless dessert, using fresh, seasonal strawberries and simple, wholesome ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, our recipes will guide you step-by-step, ensuring success every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create these delectable strawberry jam cakes that will become cherished family favorites for generations to come.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE



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When I need a cake for a special occasion, this strawberry jam cake is my go-to recipe. Every year I make it for a cake raffle we have at work for Relay for Life. It has raised a lot of money for a very good cause. -Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
5 large egg whites, room temperature
2 cups pureed strawberries
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup pureed strawberries
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
Red food coloring, optional
1 cup seedless strawberry jam, divided
Halved fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the strawberries, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pans. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-26 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, strawberries, extract and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. , Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup jam and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 110g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE



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I usually make this sweet strawberry jam cake for special days such as birthdays. It makes all family members the happiest at the moment.

Provided by shine moon

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Strawberry Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup strawberry jam
½ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 (12 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and sea salt together in a bowl to distribute well.
  • Stir jam and buttermilk together in another bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a separate bowl until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Blend in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour mixture in 2 parts, alternating with buttermilk and jam mixture in 2 parts. Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until centers are slightly firm and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool the cakes in their pans for 30 minutes; remove and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream to a simmer over medium-low heat. Place chocolate chips in a bowl; pour hot cream on top. Let sit, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in concentric circles until ganache is smooth. Let cool.
  • Spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache on cooled cake layers; assemble and frost the top and sides. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.3 calories, Carbohydrate 89.5 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 52.7 g

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY JAM



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I came across this recipe in an old Kerr canning book I got at a yard sale. It uses no pectin but it turns out great without it ! Another plus is that it uses less sugar. It takes a little time, but it's well worth it !

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 c mashed strawberries (about 4 pints)
5 c sugar
2 Tbsp bottled lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Sterilize jars, funnel, rings and lids. Wash and hull strawberries.
  • 2. In an 8 quart saucepan add your strawberries and mash with a potato masher. You want it chunky. Now add sugar and bring to a boil. Stir constantly till it reaches jelly stage (220*F). It will take 20 to 25 minutes to reach this stage.
  • 3. Add lemon juice a few minutes before cooking is complete. (I added it at the beginning and it still turned out great.)
  • 4. Immediately fill hot, sterilized half-pint jars with jam, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe top of jars and threads clean. Place on hot lids and apply screw bands finger tight. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes. Remove and place on towel, make sure bands are still finger tight, then cover with dishcloth to protect from drafts.

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE



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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

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

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY PRESERVES/JAM



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A simple easy preserve recipe that may be successfuly frozen, I freeze large quantities in plastic containers when berry season come around, it makes a lovely spread for toast, scones or waffles --- this also works well using fresh blueberries or raspberries :) --- 2 cups of sugar will give you a very sweet taste if you prefer a preserve that is not too sweet then use 1-1/2 cups sugar or even a little less.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (1 pint) baskets fresh strawberries, hulled
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl coarsley mash the strawberries using a potato masher or fork, then place into saucepan.
  • Cook the strawberries over medium heat stirring until beginning to thicken (about 6 minutes).
  • Reduce the heat to low, add in sugar and lemon juice.
  • Increase the heat to medium and simmer gently until the mixture thickenes and mounds on the spoon (about 20 minutes) stirring frequently.
  • Remove saucepan from heat cool just slightly, then place in refrigerator for rapid jelling.
  • The preserves will thicken more while chilling and will keep for 1 week in refrigerator if tightly sealed (or after cooled completely the preserves may be frozen in plastic containers if desired).

STRAWBERRY JELLY CAKE



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This layer cake is affectionately referred to as "Grandma's Cake" by many Southerners. Using jelly as the filling and the frosting is a wonderful way to add fruity flavor to a cake year-round. The jelly seeps into the cake, so there's no need to brush on a simple syrup to keep it moist. This recipe uses cake flour, which has less protein than all-purpose flour and yields a more tender crumb. But it can be prone to clumping. Sift it into the mixing bowl, or use a whisk to aerate it and break up any lumps. "Frost" the sides of the cake with jelly or buttercream, or just let it drip down the sides. When making this cake in the summer, you can top it with sliced fresh strawberries.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick baking spray
3 cups/385 grams cake flour, plus more for flouring the pan
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk (or nondairy milk)
2 cups/480 grams strawberry jelly
1 cup/165 grams sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using baking spray, grease and flour 3 (8- or 9-inch) cake pans.
  • Sift the 3 cups cake flour and the baking powder into a medium bowl. Add the salt and stir to combine.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each is incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, and alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, one third at a time, until both are fully incorporated.
  • Scrape down the mixer attachments, and the sides and bottom of the bowl. Beat just until the batter comes together. (Don't overmix.) Pour the batter evenly into the cake pans.
  • Bake until the cake is browned on top, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place the cake pans on a wire rack. Let the cakes cool in the pans completely, about 30 minutes, before inverting onto the rack.
  • Once the cake layers are cool, add the strawberry jelly to a small bowl and microwave in 10-second intervals, just until the jelly becomes spreadable.
  • To assemble, place a layer of cake on the serving dish, then spread ½ cup of jelly on top. Repeat with the remaining two layers, adding more jelly on top to drizzle down the cake. Top with fresh, sliced strawberries.

Tips:

- To ensure the best flavor and texture, use fresh, ripe strawberries. - Prepare your strawberries ahead of time by hulling and slicing them evenly. - To achieve a delicate balance of sweetness and tartness, adjust the amount of sugar based on the ripeness of your strawberries. - If you prefer a thicker jam, consider adding a packet of powdered pectin or cooking the jam for a longer period of time. - Carefully watch the jam as it cooks to prevent scorching or overcooking. - Allow the jam to cool completely before using it as a cake filling or topping. - For a visually appealing presentation, garnish the cake with fresh strawberries or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This classic strawberry jam cake offers a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy cake layers, homemade strawberry jam filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious and visually stunning strawberry jam cake. Remember to use fresh, ripe strawberries, adjust the sugar level to your preference, and take your time assembling the cake for the best results. Enjoy this timeless recipe and share the joy of baking with friends and family!

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