German Jam Butter Cake
Have you ever tried German Jam Butter Cake?
Let me tell you, it’s an absolute delight that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
The cake itself is incredibly moist and rich, thanks to the generous amount of butter used in its preparation.
In just a matter of minutes, you can make this delightful cake using my easy-to-follow recipe.
With only 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to create a treat that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Treat your loved ones to this heavenly yeast treat and watch their faces light up with joy!
Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity of this cake.
You won’t even need to make the yeast dough or mix all the ingredients together. Everything is ready for you!
Just take the prepared yeast dough and place it in a baking tin and set in a warm spot to let it rise.
Once the dough has risen beautifully, use your fingers to make frequent pits in the dough.
Fill these little pockets with your favorite jam and sprinkle sugar and grated butter on top.
But what makes this German Jam Butter Cake so incredibly delicious?
The secret lies not only in its simplicity but also in the magic that happens when you sprinkle sugar and grated butter on top.
As the cake bakes, a miraculous transformation occurs.
The butter and sugar melt, creating a luscious syrup that permeates the entire yeast dough.
What was once an ordinary cake becomes a truly enchanting creation!
If you prefer to make your own homemade yeast dough, I have a fantastic recipe just for you.
My tried and tested recipe for yeast dough with dry yeast will surely impress.
Give it a try and be prepared to be blown away by the results.
This simple, quick, and delicious pastry is bound to become a family favorite.
Plus, it’s a great opportunity to get the kids involved.
Let them help by making the pits for the jam with their little fingers!
So why wait? Indulge in the irresistible goodness of this Butter Cake with Jam.
German Jam Butter Cake
Ingredients:
for the crust
- Rich yeast dough – 1/2 pack (250 g)
for the filling
- Strawberry jam – 1/3 cup (100 g)
- Sugar – 1 tbsp. (12 g)
- Vanilla sugar – 1 sachet (10 g)
- Chilled butter – 2 tbsp. (28 g)
- Almond flakes – 2 tbsp. (12 g)
additionally
- Powdered sugar
Cooking steps:
Crust
- Place a sheet of rich yeast dough, thawed according to package instructions, on a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 20cm x 20cm square.
- Grease a 20cm x 20cm square baking tin with butter and sprinkle with flour. Using a rolling pin, transfer the rolled-out dough into the prepared tin. Cover the tin with cling film and leave to rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
Filling
- Add sugar and vanilla sugar to a medium bowl and stir.
- Grate the chilled butter on a coarse grater.
Assembly
- Make small pits in the yeast dough at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. Fill the pits with strawberry jam. Distribute the grated butter evenly between the pits with the jam. Sprinkle sugar mixture and almond flakes on top.
- Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 200°C (400⁰F) for 18-20 minutes. Leave the finished cake in the tin for 5 minutes. Remove from the tin and cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Everything ingenious is simple! A very unexpected combination – but if the cake rose so magnificently, it means it works. Wonderful, thank you!
Thanks a lot to you Alexa. I’m so happy you liked it.