Soft and Buttery Jam Crumb Cake
If you're looking for a simple, cozy dessert that tastes like it came straight from a European bakery, this Soft & Buttery Jam Crumb Cake is exactly what you need. Made with a tender, buttery base, a generous layer of rich plum jam, and a golden crumb topping, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup thick plum jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a baking pan (about 9-inch / 22–24 cm) with parchment paper. Press about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the plum jam evenly over the dough layer.
- Take the remaining dough and grate it directly over the jam layer using a coarse grater. No need to chill the dough beforehand — it should be soft but still easy to grate.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing. This helps the jam set and makes cleaner cuts.