Old-Fashioned Pink Jelly Cakes: The Best Sweet Treat for Home Cooks
Discover the nostalgic delight of Old-Fashioned Pink Jelly Cakes, the perfect sweet treat for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry jelly
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, spread strawberry jelly between the cake layers and on top.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure jelly is at room temperature for easy spreading.
- These cakes can be made ahead of time and stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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