Holiday Jam Cake

Sweeten your celebrations with this Holiday Jam Cake, a charmingly spiced dessert sure to become a festive favorite. This moist and tender cake is infused with warm holiday spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly balanced by the tart sweetness of blackberry jam and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Buttermilk ensures each bite stays irresistibly soft, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. Whether served as the centerpiece of your holiday table or as a comforting treat with a cup of tea, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for sharing. Plus, it’s beautifully versatile—swap out the blackberry jam for your favorite flavor to suit any season or occasion. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the nostalgic aromas of this delightful holiday dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.25 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1.25 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup seedless blackberry jam (or preferred jam)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the blackberry jam and chopped walnuts gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan(s) for 15-20 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. Optionally, you can serve with additional jam on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1588.4 grams (1588.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5260

Total Fat 249.80g	320%
Saturated Fat 109.20g	546%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 979mg	326%
Sodium 2514mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 700.70g	255%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 421.60g
Protein 80.80g	162%

Vitamin D 282IU	1408%
Calcium 683mg	53%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 1742mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 52.2%