Holiday Jam Cake
Sweeten your celebrations with this Holiday Jam Cake, a charmingly spiced dessert sure to become a festive favorite. This moist and tender cake is infused with warm holiday spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly balanced by the tart sweetness of blackberry jam and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Buttermilk ensures each bite stays irresistibly soft, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. Whether served as the centerpiece of your holiday table or as a comforting treat with a cup of tea, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for sharing. Plus, it’s beautifully versatile—swap out the blackberry jam for your favorite flavor to suit any season or occasion. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the nostalgic aromas of this delightful holiday dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup seedless blackberry jam (or preferred jam)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the blackberry jam and chopped walnuts gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan(s) for 15-20 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. Optionally, you can serve with additional jam on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.8 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 979 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 2514 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 700.7 g | 255% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 421.6 g | ||
| Protein | 80.8 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
