Blackberry Jam Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Blackberry Jam Cake.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them, dusting with flour, and lining the bottoms with waxed paper to ensure easy removal later.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and vanilla extract, setting it aside for later.

3. Step 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light yellow and fluffy. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl often to ensure everything is well mixed. Once fluffy, add in the whole egg and egg whites, beating until fully incorporated. Then, mix in 3/4 cup of the blackberry jam until well blended.

4. Step 4

   Now, it's time to combine the dry and wet ingredients. Start by stirring in 1/3 cup of the flour mixture and half of the buttermilk mixture into the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon. Gradually add in another third of the flour mixture, followed by the remaining buttermilk mixture, and finally the last of the flour mixture. Mix until you have a smooth batter.

5. Step 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, spreading it out gently with a spatula. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before carefully removing them, peeling off the waxed paper, and transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

6. Step 6

   To assemble the cake, take one layer and place it bottom side up on a cake plate. Spread the remaining 3/4 cup of blackberry jam evenly over the top. Then, gently place the second cake layer on top, bottom side down, creating a beautiful jam-filled delight.