Tennessee Jam Cake: A Southern Holiday Classic

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 8 eggs eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups seedless blackberry jam
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 can dulce de leche
• 1.5 cups confectioners sugar or as needed

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and set aside three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in water, then stir this mixture into the batter along with the jam.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the cake batter, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix by hand. Gently fold in the black walnuts and raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, spreading it into a smooth, even layer in each pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the tops of the cakes spring back lightly when touched. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans until they are easy to handle, then invert them onto a wire rack, remove the pans, and let them cool completely.
6. For the caramel frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the dulce de leche and continue to beat until the two are well combined. Gradually add the confectioners sugar, beating until the frosting achieves a smooth and creamy consistency.
7. Once the cake layers have cooled completely, spread the frosting between each layer, as well as on the sides and top of the cake. Serve and enjoy this delightful treat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 685 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 73 g
• Sodium Content: 583 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Cholesterol Content: 166 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 107 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g