Description
Today we’re keeping things sweet and simple with this Swirled Vanilla Blueberry Jam Snack Cake. It’s colorful, pretty, and actually really simple to make! A soft and fluffy vanilla cake, swirled with a homemade blueberry jam just before baking, topped with a whipped cream cheese frosting, and again swirled with that homemade blueberry jam!
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Jam:
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup white sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
For the Vanilla Cake:
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. greek yogurt
2 large eggs
2/3 cups + 2 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. milk
For Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
3 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
blueberries (for topping)
Instructions
1. To make the Jam: To a large pot over high heat add 3 cups of blueberries, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, mash the blueberries with a fork or potato masher. Let that cook for about 10 minutes or until the jam has reduced and thickened. Let the jam cool completely before using it in the cake.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, add 2/3 cups vegetable oil, 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 2/3 cups + 2 Tbsp. white sugar, and 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract. Beat that with a hand mixer until fully combined.
3. To that, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Continue beating that, and once fully combined, slowly add in 3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. milk.
4. Pour the batter into a lined 8×8 inch baking pan, and evenly spoon in about 1/2 of the jam. Then swirl it in with a knife. Don’t over-swirl it! Now bake the cake at 350 degrees for 30-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely, before frosting.
5. To make the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large cream together 3 oz. cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract. In a separate bowl whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
6. To assemble: To the cooled cake, add on the frosting and smooth it out. Now spoon on the jam, and swirl it in with a spatula. Top with blueberries!
7. Slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300