Strawberry Jam Cake Recipe: A Moist And Perfectly Sweet Treat

A Strawberry Jam Cake is like a warm hug in a dessert, it is simple, sweet and full of homemade jam goodness. The natural sweetness of the jam and the moist cake base is a comforting and satisfying combination.

What is even better is that you do not need special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. It is all about using pantry staples and putting them together in the easiest way possible. Whether you are an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen you will have fun making this cake.

You can serve it as it is or top it with whipped cream, powdered sugar or fresh strawberries. The cake is sweet enough to have with a hot cup of tea or coffee. So, get ready to sweeten up your day and bake a strawberry jam cake.

Moist Strawberry Jam Cake: An Easy Recipe To Try

Strawberry Jam Cake is the ultimate simplicity and flavor, a moist sweet cake with strawberry jam flavor. You can enjoy it plain or with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups- all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp- baking powder
• ½ tsp- baking soda
• ¼ tsp- salt
• 100 g- unsalted butter
• ¾ cup- granulated sugar
• 2- eggs
• 1 tsp- vanilla extract
• ½ cup- strawberry jam
• ½ cup- milk
• ½ cup- fresh strawberries

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy with a hand or stand mixer.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whip well after each addition, then add in vanilla extract and strawberry jam.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Then tap the pan to smoothen the top and bake for 30-35 minutes.
7. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with fresh strawberries or powdered sugar.

Tips To Make The Best Moist Strawberry Jam Cake

1. Choose The Right Strawberry Jam

The jam is the star of the show so choose one made from real strawberries, thick and spreadable with a balance of sweet and tart. Avoid jams with added artificial flavors or too much sugar as they will overpower the cake’s natural flavor.

2. Measure Accurately

Baking is all about precision, so use standard measuring cups for dry ingredients like flour and sugar and a liquid measuring cup for wet ingredients like milk or oil. Level off dry ingredients with a knife for accuracy and do not estimate quantities as this can affect the texture and flavor of the cake.

3. Bring Ingredients To Room Temperature

Cold ingredients do not mix as well as room-temperature ingredients, resulting in a lumpy batter. Take butter, eggs and milk out of the fridge 30-45 minutes before baking, and let them reach room temperature, this way you will get a smoother batter and a lighter more even cake.

4. Mix But Do Not Overmix

Once you have combined the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until no flour streaks remain. Overmixing will overdevelop the gluten in the flour and result in a dense rubbery cake. Use a spatula to fold the batter and remember a few small lumps are perfectly fine; they will disappear as the cake bakes.

5. Prepare The Pan To Prevent Sticking

Grease the pan well with butter or oil, making sure to get every corner. Then line the bottom with parchment paper for extra insurance, especially for layered or delicate cakes. This way the cake will release easily and keep its shape for layering or decorating.

6. Check Baking Time And Test For Doneness

Set your timer 5 minutes before the recommended baking time as ovens can vary. To check insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, your cake is done. If it has wet batter on it, bake for 2-3 more minutes and test again. Overbaking can dry out the cake so keep an eye on it.

7. Cool Completely

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Warm cake can make the jam run and toppings slide off and ruin your presentation. Once cooled, spread a thick layer of jam on top, and add fresh strawberries for garnish or powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.