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**Everyday Jam Cake: A Simple, Sweet Slice of Comfort**
### Why Choose Jam Cake?
Jam cake has a long history as a homey, comforting dessert. What sets it apart from other cakes is its use of jam to provide both flavor and moisture, making it incredibly easy to prepare and versatile with different types of fruit preserves. Jam cake also brings a level of warmth and nostalgia, reminding us of homemade baked goods from family kitchens. The best part? You can make it using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, making it a great go-to recipe whenever the craving strikes.
### Ingredients:
#### For the Cake:
– 1 cup jam (any flavor you like—strawberry, raspberry, apricot, etc.)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional, for a warm spiced flavor)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes to sour)
For the Glaze (Optional):
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
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