Grandma Campbell's Jelly Cake

Transport your taste buds back in time with Grandma Campbell's Jelly Cake—a simple yet delightful dessert bursting with nostalgia. This vintage-inspired recipe features tender, buttery layers of homemade cake made with buttermilk for a moist crumb, all brought together by a luscious spread of your favorite fruit jelly or preserves. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this cake is crowned with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a charming, rustic finish. With a quick 20-minute prep time and straightforward steps, it’s an ideal choice for family gatherings, tea parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of old-fashioned comfort. Discover the timeless joy of this classic jelly cake, where every slice feels like a warm hug from Grandma’s kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fruit jelly or preserves (flavor of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture has a crumbly texture.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of fruit jelly or preserves on top of one cake layer.

Step 10

Place the second cake layer on top, gently pressing down to secure it.

Step 11

If desired, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant finish.

Step 12

Slice and serve! Enjoy Grandma Campbell's tender, nostalgic Jelly Cake with friends and family.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3843.8

Total Fat 115.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 657.2mg	0%
Sodium 2596.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 672.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 448.9g
Protein 46.2g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 418.9mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 879.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 68.6%