It has been such a long time, again, since I’ve been here at Home and The Range! I truly don’t know why I stay away so long! Except for life interruptions that come along, just can’t think of a good reason! The day of Kentucky Derby seems a good day to come back for a visit, a share, and hopefully a longer stay and not just a visit!
All things Kentucky, I thought, would be fitting. I thought to myself, ‘self….this would be a good time to make Kentucky Jam Cake’!
I have been in Kentucky for nearly 4 1/2 years . It’s about time I make Kentucky Jam Cake! Why have I waited so long? It was a hit with Poppy. He said…”I will miss this cake when it’s all gone”. It’s a new fave!
I would describe this cake as…
A surprisingly tasty spice cake with an ever-so slight hint of sweet blackberry, resembling gingerbread, with a twist.
The caramel frosting is a complimentary flavor, although a bit tricky to get the texture right for spreading consistency. I adjusted the caramel frosting recipe to make it more spreadable. The result…penuche frosting, which I thought appropriate because it reminds me of a southern pecan praline. Pecans on top would be a nice touch and I will do that next time. 
While the cake is a nod to The Kentucky Derby I could not help but think of the song….”Friendship”, because, of course, it begins with…
“If you’re ever in a jam”..
Remember the I Love Lucy episode with Lucy and Ethel singing the song?
Play the video below for a laugh and a smile!
Love, love, love….the laughs and humor that crazy redhead gave us!
Okay…back to Derby and Cake talk!
The cake was quite easy to make. One tip I would give is to be careful not to add too much air. Fold the jam in gently and after pouring the batter into the cake pans, be sure to tap the bottom of the cake pans against a counter several times to release the air bubbles before baking.
There are many recipes online for Kentucky Jam Cake. The recipe that I used can be printed from my recipe site at this link:
https://sites.google.com/site/recipesfromhomeandtherange/kentucky-jam-cake-1
The crafting of Kentucky Jam Cake…
Although I will not be going to see the race today I did take advantage of the opportunity to see the making of the “Run for The Roses” garland that will be placed on the Kentucky Derby winner. There will be more than 450 roses in the garland. It was great to see the start of the process and see how each rose is placed in the garland. It is wonderful that they allow the community to take part by being invited to view the crafting of this beautiful part of the Kentucky Derby.
The crafting of the “Run for The Roses” garland for the Kentucky Derby winner!
To close this post…
My thoughts are of ‘the win’for each of us…
in a treasured friendship and in each moment of our lives that makes us feel like a champion!
Until we meet again…
If you’re ever in a jam….
Wishing you the blessing of friendship,
a garland of roses,
and…cake!
~Vee
Home And The Range 
Until I read this post, I’d never heard of a jam cake. It sounds like a really tasty, interesting cake.
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Hi Sheryl! I had never heard of it before moving to Kentucky. It is very popular here. I wonder if it might go way back…maybe an appalacian recipe. It is quite yummy! Do give it a try!:)
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Oh do I wish I was at the Derby. I watched on TV, and was watching long before the big race to get in the Southern mood. I love the atmosphere there. Too bad for the big downpour on all those big, colorful hats, but it got sunny shortly after. It is funny, but I had cake too, although not Kentucky Jam Cake. Next year I will now that you shared, thank you Victoria. I love caramel too.
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I too wish I had been at the Derby and also watched on TV! Perhaps it was best, considering the down pour! Oh my….what a mess of a well planned Derby hat!! I’m sure the cake that you did have was enjoyable! Cake…is always great, any flavor! Thanks so much for your visit and comment!
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