TENNESSEE JAM CAKE

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A rich, moist cake that will tempt your taste buds. Frost with a cream cheese icing or a brown sugar icing.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 c flour
1 c butter
3 eggs
1 c buttermilk
1 c sugar
1 c chopped dates
1 c jam (any kind, preferably blackberry)
1 c raisins
1 apple, grated
1 c chopped nuts
1 tsp baking soda or baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/8 tsp allspice (optional)
1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING
1 c brown sugar, packed
1/2 c butter
1/4 c milk
3 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and spices together, reserving 1/4 cup of flour to flour nuts, dates, and raisins. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time and mix well after each addition.
  • 2. Combine buttermilk and jam. Add alternately with combined dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • 3. Flour the fruit and nuts and stir them into the batter. Stir in the grated apple.
  • 4. Bake in 3 greased and floured 9 inch cake pans in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
  • 5. Brown Sugar Frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar until well blended.

Ramsey Hendry
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion cake. It's sure to impress your guests.


Erica Habada
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Bobby Vidana
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This cake is so pretty! I love the way the jam swirls through the batter.


Ayumi Jinko
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese frosting, but I loved it on this cake. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.


Nerlne Francois
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.


Sherri Berkey
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The jam and the cream cheese frosting are a perfect match.


ammarah mahomed
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so moist and flavorful.


Jordyn Jones
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


SM SOJAN VAI
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The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better! The frosting was the perfect complement to the cake.


Elisha Said
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Katera Rain
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! My family and friends love it. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


sheikh ebrahim
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This Tennessee Jam Cake is an absolute delight! It's so moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!