Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Glaze

With its foundation of blackberry jam, this homey spice cake delivers a postcard from Last summer’s berry patch. Jam cakes are traditional throughout the South, particularly in the Appalachian mountain regions of Kentucky and Tennessee. Jewel-like jars of homemade blackberry jam and strawberry preserves still provide some families with sustenance and the makings of a celebration all winter long.

Caramel icing is the classic jam cake finish, but consider making this a jelly cake inst