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Jam Cake Recipe A Sweet Symphony of Flavors!

Jam Cake Recipe

Jam cake is the love child of crumb cake and jam. It's a fantastic way to use up any leftover jam, too!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 9

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pan
  • Knife
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients

for the cake!

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup of your favorite jam or a mixture of different kinds!

for the topping!

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick foil.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Add butter and process until fine crumbs form.
  • Transfer the flour mixture to a mixing bowl. Add egg and milk, stirring until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Top with jam, swirling it into the batter with a knife.
  • Mix topping ingredients (except walnuts) until crumbly. Stir in walnuts and sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes. Let cool for about an hour, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.9g | Protein: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 47.1mg | Sodium: 326.2mg
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