This recipe brings back memories of Grandma’s kitchen, where the scent of warm spices and sweet blueberry jam filled the air. It’s a cake made for sharing—soft, spiced, and full of berry love. Perfect with tea or as a comforting dessert after dinner. Bring joy to your table with this classic favorite!
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup blueberry jam
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
Optional: powdered sugar or a simple glaze for topping
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the blueberry jam.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.
Use high-quality or homemade blueberry jam for best flavor.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a nice crunch.
Let it sit overnight—flavors deepen and it tastes even better the next day!