5.0 from 9 votes
Simple Jam Cake
This Jam Cake is soft and tender with a layer of jam baked inside. It's so easy to make and the perfect anytime cake!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 423 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups + 2 tablespoons cake/pastry flour (300 grams total)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (I use sunflower or corn oil)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ½ cup greek yogurt (room temperature)
- ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
EXTRAS
- ⅓-½ cup jam (strawberry, blueberry, cherry or wild berry)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch cake pan (I used an 8 inch).
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In the mixing bowl beat the sugar and vegetable oil until light 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and yolk 1 at a time, beat to combine after each addition. Add the yogurt, milk and vanilla, beat 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredient in 3 additions. Beat 1 minute.
- Spread ½ the batter* in the prepared cake pan, bake 15 minutes, remove and spread the jam on top, carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the jam and continue to bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Let cool in pan 15-20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
- *I just eyed it and as you can see from the photos I was a bit off, if you want it even then you will have to measure or weigh the batter.
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Notes
- To make your own cake flour, for every cup of all purpose flour remove 2 tablespoons and replace with corn starch. Sift the ingredients together to remove any lumps.
- You can substitute the vegetable oil with 1/2 cup soft butter.
- Once the cake is cool, you can cover it well with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container, it will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- You can freeze it, too. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in a large freezer bag or airtight container. It will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.