STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE

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When I need a cake for a special occasion, this strawberry jam cake is my go-to recipe. Every year I make it for a cake raffle we have at work for Relay for Life. It has raised a lot of money for a very good cause. -Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
5 large egg whites, room temperature
2 cups pureed strawberries
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup pureed strawberries
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
Red food coloring, optional
1 cup seedless strawberry jam, divided
Halved fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the strawberries, sour cream and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pans. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-26 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, strawberries, extract and, if desired, food coloring; beat until smooth. , Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup jam and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 110g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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