Strawberry Jam Layer Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Jam Layer Cake recipe features layers of fluffy vanilla cake filled with sweet strawberry jam and frosted with creamy buttercream. It’s a delightful dessert perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day.

The cake recipe is simple to follow and yields a beautiful, impressive cake that is sure to please both family and guests.

Delicious Strawberry Jam Layer Cake

This cake consists of three layers of moist vanilla cake, generously filled with strawberry jam and topped with a light buttercream frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup strawberry jam
3 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry jam on top, then add the second cake layer. Repeat with another layer of jam and top with the third cake layer.
Frost the Cake: Use buttercream frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the delightful layers of flavor.