Elegant Southern Jam Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14
Elegant Southern Jam Cake Recipe for the Holidays
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
1 cup seedless fruit preserves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
398
Sugar
45g
Fat
15g
This Elegant Southern Jam Cake is a traditional dessert popular in Southern cuisine. The cake is moist, light and airy with layers of sweet fruit preserves and velvety marshmallow topping. It is a perfect dessert accompaniment with a cup of coffee or tea and can be served at festive occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Strawberry preserves fill the cake with a sweet, fruity flavor, while the marshmallow creme adds a delicate texture and smoothness. This recipe yields about 10-12 servings and can be kept for a few days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil and 4 eggs.
3.Beat mixture well until smooth, then pour it into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
4.Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let it cool down for 10 minutes.
5.While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. Combine white sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 egg whites and marshmallow creme in a medium mixing bowl. Beat until thick and fluffy.
6.Once cake is cooled, spread 1 cup of seedless fruit preserves over the top. Add the marshmallow topping over preserves and spread evenly.

PROS

This cake is a perfect holiday season dessert, with a fluffy texture and a melt-in-your-mouth flavor that is sure to impress your guests.
The combination of fruit preserves and marshmallow topping is lovely and delicate.

CONS

Despite its mouthwatering taste, this cake is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation for health reasons.
Additionally, this recipe involves many ingredients and steps which can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the cake is not a particularly healthy dessert, some of its ingredients have advantages for your well-being. For example, egg whites are low in calories, low in fat, and high in protein. Also, the addition of fruit preserves gives the cake a natural sweetness and a boost of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.

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