… The Viking has this ridiculous account with one of the banks here in the UK that’s supposed to be ‘premium’ … I think it means they’re supposed to look after you a little bit better than with just the regular account but what it actually means is that if anything should go wrong they will send you a hamper to say sorry…
… one little bit of fraud later and we’ve been eating strange chocolates and funny little pots of pickled cheese since January… it also came with a little jar of strawberry and champagne jam and if i’m honest we’re not massive jam eaters in the house so I was looking for something I could do with this pot and I recalled all the marmalade cakes i’d seen around recently and thought i’d apply the same principle here…
strawberry champagne jam cake with a seven minute frosting
this is a very easy cake to make, with very little fuss… as long as you don’t care about it rising too much… the cake is tooth-achingly sweet however so if you need an instant hit of sweet sugary wonderfulness then this is the cake for you… you may need to eat an apple or even a lemon after eating a slice of this… just a warning!
for the cake
8oz self-raising flour
4oz butter
2oz sugar (although I really feel you could reduce this)
225g jar of strawberry and champagne jam
2 large eggs
a little milk to slacken
for the seven minute frosting
1 cup of white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
– pre heat the oven to 160C
– place all the cake ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until light and frothy, use a little milk to slacken the mixture
– pour into a pre-greased cake tin… i used a 10inch round but I should have used a slightly smaller one, or even a loaf tin would work
– bake for 40mins or until golden, remove from oven and let it cool on a wire rack
– to make the frosting, place the sugar, water and cream of tartar in a saucepan and melt over a gentle heat until clear and bubbling
– whisk the egg-whites and vanilla into soft peaks, then slowly pour the hot liquid onto the egg whites… and now whisk continuously for no less than seven minutes until firm peaks are formed
– swirl the icing onto the cake and then eat and of course, enjoy!
Choclette says
Dom that frosting looks amazing. My one attempt at meringue frosting failed, but I keep meaning to have another go as it does look so incredibly smooth. When I was growing up most of our cakes were made with jam as we were prolific jam makers, but didn't really eat much of it in the normal way. Sounds super deluxe with the champagne.
Chele says
Well … not too sure that anything can make 'fraud' seem more appealing ;0)
I'm with Choclette, the frosting looks so good I would be more than happy to fall nose first into it ;0)
mr. pineapple man says
This looks so elegant and nice compared to my cake:) Have a great weekend!
Suelle says
The cake looks very elegant – it would make a lovely dessert with some fresh macerated strawberries.
manu says
Oh I love the frosting!! It looks so soft
Marmaduke Scarlet says
What a romantic you are . . . and it does look very pretty!
Lauralovescakes says
Very decadent…I wouldn't mind a slice, I'm liking the frosting to cake ratio too! ๐
Patricia (La Chatte Gitane) says
So where did you say you bought that cake ? ๐
It is a true temptress.
Ruth Ellis says
That looks delicious! The frosting looks so pillowy and sumptuous and… dairy free!!! I'll definitely be giving it a shot. Thanks for returning icing to my diet… ;o)
Susan Lindquist says
OMG! If I EVER come visit you, you must make this cake for me! I insist! That fluffy sugar blast of icing atop is just soooo lovely!
DollyBakes says
So pretty! Bravo! X
Nom! The Indulgent Baking Blog says
ugh you make beautiful things! Love the ratio of topping to cake!
Nom! x
Angela says
Yum! This looks so fab. I could – being in the family way – justifiably eat the entire thing.
Jennifer says
What a beautiful cake – love the idea of putting the jam actually in with the cake mix, must try this one.
Neesie says
Strawberries, Champagne, Frosting and
sweet sugary wonderfulness all in one cake!
Hello….I've died and gone to heaven!!! ๐
Kirsten@My Kitchen in the Rockies says
Pink cloud frosting. I love it. It is beautiful!
bellini says
We could all use a little bit of cake right now Dom for a Sunday treat.
Kate@whatkatebaked says
Its worth applying for one of those accounts just to get them to mess up, to end of with the jam and most importantly this lush cake! Great work Dom!
Phil in the Kitchen says
Superbly cheerful cake – just right for spring in my opinion. Why do hampers contain that particular jam? I rarely see it outside of a hamper. There's usually a vaguely scented tea as well.
From Beyond My Kitchen Window says
I think I'm like everyone else who is complimenting you on the beautiful frosting. It almost looks like it would stick to your face while you are eating the cake. Gorgeous, gorgeous.
Elizabeth says
This is SO beautiful!
GG says
Great looking cake. I'm not a big marmalade fan but this substitution is brilliant. GG
shez says
I couldn't stop laughing when I read about the fraud-apology hamper. You'd never find a bank giving you anything of the sort down in Australia! I have to agree with everyone when I say that your frosting looks divine – like a cloud of sweet fluffy marshmallow on top of your cake!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
I'm going to try this icing today – bookmarked and so glad to have found this!
Mary x
Katy Salter @ Pinch of Salt says
So that's what the ยฃ20 a month for those premium accounts is for! Lovely frosting – the light dusting of sprinkles really finishes it off.
spontaneous euphoria says
sooo wonderfully beyond gorgeous xxx
Michael Toa says
That looks so stunning Dom! And thanks for the warning.. ๐
Javelin Warrior says
Dom, you did an awesome job icing that cake – I'm terrible with icing virtually anything and I'm studying your technique with great care ๐
Karen S Booth says
Decadent, divine and MINE! What a PRETTY cake, and just loaded with my FAVOURITE ingredients! Oh yes, Dom, you have pushed the boat out here!
Jenn says
Absolutely gorgeous!
Laura says
wow – this looks gorgeous and a total must for the summer! x
Esther Smitheram says
Woo hoo I just tried this for a friends birthday and it looks amazing!