Quick and Deeelish Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting
Indulge in the heavenly pairing of fruity swirls and rich caramel with this Quick and Deeelish Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender, spice-kissed cake layers infused with your choice of fruity jam—raspberry, strawberry, or fig—for a deliciously moist texture and flavor. Topped with a luscious caramel frosting made with buttery caramel sauce and a hint of cream, this show-stopping dessert comes together in just 50 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for any occasion, its visually stunning jam swirls and glossy caramel drizzle make it as beautiful as it is delectable. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this simple yet crowd-pleasing cake will quickly become a favorite in your repertoire. Keywords: jam cake, caramel frosting, easy dessert, quick cake recipe, fruit jam cake, caramel layer cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup fruit jam (such as raspberry, strawberry, or fig)
- 0.5 cups caramel sauce
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.25 cups salted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternating in three batches, beat in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Gently fold the fruit jam into the batter, creating swirls but not completely mixing it in.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the caramel frosting, combine the salted butter and caramel sauce in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition. Add the heavy cream and continue beating until light, fluffy, and spreadable.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of caramel frosting over the top.
Place the second layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining caramel frosting.
Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the cake as a decorative garnish, if desired. Slice and serve to enjoy the quick and deeelish jam cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*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.
