Jam Cake

[redbird]

Does anyone still make homemade jam cakes for the holidays.Christmas is usually the time when we have one.

[kirkland]

Re: Jam Cake

No but I would love to. I used to make my grandmothers strawberry fig preserves during the summer, but have not made it in years! Might have to see if I can get some figs....

[kirkland]

Re: Jam Cake

forgot to ask if you have a recipe. Sounds good!

[redbird]

Re: Jam Cake

Jam Cake
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1and1/2 cups margarine(softened)
1and 1/2 cups blackberry jam
4 cups self rising flour
1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1 cup nuts if desired
Beat eggs and add the rest of the ingredients. Bake 325 degrees for 40 minutes or till done.
Carmel Icing
1 stick butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
Cook butter and sugar together for 2 minutes.Add milk,let cool and add about 1 box confectioners sugar. If too thick add a little hot water.
I don't put icing on mine . We like it without the icing.

[mellon]

Re: Jam Cake

Sounds delicious and moist. Making a copy--TY

[Hayburner]

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What kind of pan is it baked in?

[CrabbyMcClaw]

Re: Jam Cake

That sounds really good! Thanks for the recipe, but.....2 tbsp cinnamon? Don't let efue get near that! You know what cinnamon does to him roflmao!!

[redbird]

Re: Jam Cake

Its baked in a 9x13 cake pan.

[TexAnn]

Re: Jam Cake

I grew up feasting on this old cake...
I love it...
You can count on it to be tasty everytime....I love the frosting to this one...very rich though...