Tennessee Jam Cake

Health score
1%
Tennessee Jam Cake
45 min.
16
236kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dessert game, look no further than this delightful Tennessee Jam Cake. Rich in flavor and history, this cake is a true Southern classic that combines the comforting warmth of spice cake with the delightful sweetness of blackberry jam. Each bite brings a symphony of flavors that is bound to impress your family and guests alike.

This cake is not only visually stunning with its beautiful layers, but it’s also surprisingly simple to make. The secret to its moistness? A perfect blend of sweetened applesauce, buttermilk, and just the right amount of vegetable oil, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The addition of warm Quick Caramel Frosting takes it to the next level, adding a luxurious touch that allows the cake’s flavors to shine.

Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to holiday gatherings—this Tennessee Jam Cake serves 16, making it ideal for those larger celebrations. You’ll love how quick it is to prepare, requiring only about 45 minutes from start to finish. With a caloric count of 236 kcal per slice, it offers a sweet indulgence that’s sure to leave you and your guests wanting more.

So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to make a cake that pays homage to traditional Southern baking. Let's create a memorable dessert that will have everyone raving!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple sauce sweetened
  • 0.5 cup garnish: blackberry jam 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 18.3 ounce spice cake mix 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat the first 6 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Scrape down sides, and beat at medium speed 2 more minutes until well blended, stopping to scrape down sides, if needed.
  2. Pour batter evenly into 2 (9-inch) round cakepans.
  3. Bake at 350 for 26 to 28 minutes or until cakes are light brown and spring back when pressed with your finger.
  4. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
  6. Place one layer on a serving platter, and spread 1/2 cup of jam on top of layer.
  7. Spread warm Quick Caramel Frosting smoothly over jam. Top with remaining cake layer.
  8. Spread top and sides of cake with remaining Quick Caramel Frosting, working quickly before the frosting hardens. (If frosting becomes too hard to spread, place it over low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.)
  9. Let cake stand 10 minutes.
  10. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Knott's Berry Farm Blackberry Jam.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein5.28%
Fat39.42%
Carbs55.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.69
Glycemic Load
4.19
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.9034782337106%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.91kcal
11.8%
Fat:10.4g
16.01%
Saturated Fat:2.39g
14.95%
Carbohydrates:32.84g
10.95%
Net Carbohydrates:32.1g
11.67%
Sugar:21.47g
23.86%
Cholesterol:36.53mg
12.18%
Sodium:245.02mg
10.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.13g
6.27%
Phosphorus:106.69mg
10.67%
Vitamin K:10.53µg
10.03%
Iron:1.76mg
9.75%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.7%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.17%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.25%
Selenium:4.34µg
6.2%
Folate:22.97µg
5.74%
Calcium:55.54mg
5.55%
Copper:0.1mg
5.11%
Potassium:155.53mg
4.44%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Fiber:0.74g
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.81%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.55%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%
Magnesium:10.01mg
2.5%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.91%
Vitamin A:77.91IU
1.56%
Vitamin C:1.05mg
1.27%
Source:My Recipes