Jam Cake With Caramel Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Name: Jam Cake With Caramel Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Three 8-inch round cake pans, greased and bottoms lined with parchment paper circles; 2 3/4 cups (13 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 1/2 cups (17 1/4 ounces) jam, preferably blackberry, raspberry, or apricot; 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar; 4 eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup (4 ounces) sliced natural almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

Three 8-inch round cake pans, greased and bottoms lined with parchment paper circles
2 3/4 cups (13 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups (17 1/4 ounces) jam, preferably blackberry, raspberry, or apricot
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (4 ounces) sliced natural almonds, toasted

1
Center an oven rack and preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
2
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, then whisk the mixture to ensure that the ingredients are well distributed.
3
In a small bowl, stir together the jam and the buttermilk.
4
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. As you make the batter, stop the mixer frequently and scrape the paddle and the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Blend in the eggs one at a time, adding the next one as soon as the previous one has disappeared into the batter. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture in two parts, beginning and ending with the flour. After each addition, mix until just barely blended and stop and scrape the bowl. Stop the mixer before the last of the flour has been incorporated and complete the blending by hand with a rubber spatula to ensure you do not overbeat the batter.
5
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans (there will be approximately 1 pound 4 ounces per pan) and smooth the tops. Bake in the middle of the oven until the centers are just barely firm when lightly touched, 32 to 34 minutes. Cool the cakes on a wire rack for 30 minutes before removing them from their pans. Once removed, continue to cool the cakes on the rack, top side up, until they reach room temperature. Leave the parchment paper on until you assemble the cake.
6
To assemble the cake, place one of the layers, top side up, on a flat plate or a cake board. Using a thin metal spatula, spread a thin layer of caramel ganache (a bit more than 1/2 cup) on top of the cake and out to the edges of the cake. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almonds evenly over the ganache. Align the next cake layer, top side up, on top of the first one, and repeat with another thin layer of ganache and almonds. Place the final layer of cake on top of the cake. Frost the top heavily and the sides lightly with the remainder of the ganache. Lightly press the remaining toasted almonds on the sides of cake.
7
This cake is best stored and served at room temperature. In an airtight container, it keeps for up to 5 days.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Three 8-inch round cake pans, greased and bottoms lined with parchment paper circles, 2 3/4 cups (13 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Jam Cake With Caramel Chocolate Ganache falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jam Cake With Caramel Chocolate Ganache

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