Mama Ethel'S Jam Cake
Mama Ethel's Jam Cake is a rich, moist dessert blending the sweetness of jam with warm spices and crunchy pecans. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this classic cake offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that appeal to both traditional and modern palates.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mix well.
- Sift flour before measuring and set aside.
- Add allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt to the flour and mix.
- Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk.
- Add buttermilk mixture and flour mixture to the batter, beating after each addition.
- Lightly dredge raisins and chopped pecans with extra flour and fold into the batter.
- Add jam and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into two greased and wax paper-lined 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).