Leftover Chocolate Jam Cake

Transform your kitchen scraps into indulgent magic with this Leftover Chocolate Jam Cake! Perfect for giving new life to those bits of chocolate and jam lingering in your pantry, this moist and flavorful dessert combines rich melted chocolate, a swirl of fruity jam, and a tender cocoa-infused crumb. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy recipe brings together everyday ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk into a decadent treat that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight desserts. Top it off with optional chocolate chips for an extra bit of sweetness, or serve it simply with a dusting of powdered sugar. This one-bowl wonder is a deliciously effortless way to reduce waste while satisfying your sweet tooth!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 cups cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups leftover chocolate (melted)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
• 0.75 cups milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups leftover jam (any flavor)
• 0.25 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the melted leftover chocolate, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the leftover jam, swirling it through the batter to create pockets of flavor.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3762.5

Total Fat 189.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 394.5mg	0%
Sodium 2172.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 309.1g
Protein 51.1g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 472.2mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1595.0mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 50.7%