Strawberry Jam Cake Bars
Soft and buttery Strawberry Jam Cake Bars layered with a tender vanilla cake base and sweet strawberry jam, baked into easy sliceable bars perfect for snacks, tea time, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam (or preserves)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk until a smooth batter forms.
- Spread two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the batter.
- Dollop the remaining batter on top, spreading gently to create a marbled look.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality strawberry jam for the best flavor.
- You can swirl the jam lightly into the batter for a different texture.
- Substitute any fruit jam you like—raspberry, blueberry, or apricot also work well.
- Bars taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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