Strawberry Jam Donut Cake: A Sweet and Sumptuous Dessert

Imagine a warm jam doughnut reinvented as a cake! This Strawberry Jam Doughnut Bread combines the delicious sweetness of strawberry compote with the tender, moist texture of a loaf cake. With swirls of homemade strawberry jam and hints of cinnamon and vanilla, this bread is a must-have for anyone who loves a unique baked treat. The optional sprinkle of coconut sugar adds a subtle crunch and extra sweetness, making this bread a perfect companion to your coffee or tea.

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Jam Donut Bread

• Deliciously sweet: Fresh or frozen strawberries simmered with maple syrup create a rich, flavorful jam that infuses every bite of the bread with fruity sweetness.
• Cake texture: A combination of self-rising flours and almonds gives the bread a light but satisfying texture.
• Versatile flavors: This bread combines the comfort of traditional baking spices with the freshness of strawberries, appealing to both fruit and spice lovers.

Perfect opportunity

This strawberry jam donut bread is perfect for brunch, afternoon tea or as a treat at family gatherings. It's also a great choice for holiday baking, offering a delicious alternative to classic desserts.

Decorating Tips

• Simple icing with icing sugar: Mix icing sugar with a little milk or lemon juice to create a sweet glaze that will complement the bread perfectly.
• Fresh berries on top: replaces the word nice with emptyp with fresh strawberries for an extra burst of freshness and a pop of color.
• Serve in style: Slice them and serve on a decorative plate, drizzled with extra strawberry jam or topped with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

For the strawberry compote:

• 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• The juice of half a lemon

For the bread :

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2/3 cup milk of your choice
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• Coconut sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Directions

Prepare the strawberry compote:

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook until strawberries soften, then mash lightly with a fork to create a textured jam. Set aside to cool.

Bake the bread:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Butter and line a 1-litre cake tin with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with yeast incorporated, the almond flour and the baking powder.
3. In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, egg, cinnamon and vanilla essence.
4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Pour half of the strawberry compote over the batter and use a spatula to fold it into the batter, creating a marbled effect. replaces the word nice with emptyp with the remaining batter.
6. replaces the word nice with emptyp with remaining strawberry compote and a sprinkle of coconut sugar and additional cinnamon, if desired.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan before unmolding. Once cooled, drizzle with a simple icing sugar glaze if desired.

Enjoy this succulent strawberry jam donut bread, where each slice offers the sweet embrace of strawberries and the comforting warmth of freshly baked cake.