Blackberry jam cake

30 min
hard
12 ingredients

Blackberry jam cake

Blackberry jam cake is a traditional delight with roots in Latin American home baking, especially popular in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. In some Latin American countries, this type of cake is also known as "jam sponge cake" or "blackberry tart," while in other regions it may be called "fruit cake" or simply "homemade cake." This recipe stands out for combining the sweetness of the jam with the aroma and flavor of spices like cinnamon and clove, which give it a characteristic warmth. Its preparation has been passed down from generation to generation and is commonly enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations.

The use of blackberries in the jam highlights the natural and fresh ingredient, which, along with a sweet and creamy glaze, enhances the flavor of the cake. The blend of spices and the spongy texture make this dessert a true culinary gem that represents the richness of Latin American home baking.

How to Make Blackberry Jam Cake

Ingredients: Sugar, butter, eggs, unbleached all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, clove, nutmeg, seedless blackberry jam, brown sugar, milk, powdered sugar.

Steps:

Cream together the sugar and butter or margarine.

Beat the eggs.

Mix the flour and spices.

Add to the creamed mixture alternating with butter / sour milk, beating well after each addition.

Incorporate the blackberry jam or preserve and nuts, leaving swirls of jam.

Pour into a greased and lightly floured 23 x 23 x 5 cm baking pan.

Bake at 175 degrees F.

Bake for 25 minutes or until done.

Cool completely.

Top with caramel glaze.

Caramel Glaze:

In a small saucepan, melt the butter or margarine.

Add the brown sugar.

Cook stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles.

Remove from heat.

Cool for 5 minutes.

Add the milk and mix with the powdered sugar.

Beat until a spreadable consistency is achieved.

Blackberry jam cake

Ingredients (12)

  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking Soda
  • Cloves
  • Nutmeg
  • Seedless Blackberry Jam
  • Brown Sugar
  • Milk
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions (18 steps)

  1. 1 Cream together the sugar and butter or margarine.
  2. 2 Beat the eggs.
  3. 3 Mix the flour and spices.
  4. 4 Add to the creamy mixture, alternating with butter/sour milk, beating well after each addition.
  5. 5 Incorporate the blackberry jam or preserve and nuts, leaving swirls of jam.
  6. 6 Pour into a greased and lightly floured 23 x 23 x 5 cm baking pan.
  7. 7 Bake at 175 degrees F.
  8. 8 Bake for 25 minutes or until done.
  9. 9 Cool completely.
  10. 10 Cover with caramel icing.
  11. 11 Caramel icing:
  12. 12 In a small saucepan, melt the butter or margarine.
  13. 13 Add the brown sugar.
  14. 14 Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles.
  15. 15 Remove from heat.
  16. 16 Cool for 5 minutes.
  17. 17 Add the milk and mix with the powdered sugar.
  18. 18 Beat until a spreadable consistency is reached.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 720 kcal
Protein: 9%
Carbohydrates: 41%
Fat: 36%
Sugar: 380%
Sodium: 14%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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