Quick Kefir Cake with Jam
This simple kefir cake with jam is quick to prepare and uses basic everyday ingredients. Plum, cherry or blackcurrant jam all work well, giving the cake a fruity flavor and soft texture.
Updated : 11 November, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
2
Eggs
200 milliliters
Kefir
250 grams
Uogienės
100 grams
Sugar
250 grams
Wheat flour
1 teaspoon
Baking soda
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. The original recipe measures the kefir and jam using a 200 ml glass. Sift the flour to remove any lumps. Use any jam you like, but it should not be too runny. Plum, cherry or blackcurrant jam all work well.
Step 2
Combine the eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat for about 2-3 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
Step 3
Pour in the kefir and add the baking soda. Mix with a whisk; the mixture will begin to bubble as the soda reacts with the kefir.
Step 4
Stir the jam into the batter. Darker jam will also darken the color of the batter.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour and mix until smooth. You may need slightly more or less depending on the consistency of the jam.
Step 6
The finished batter should be neither runny nor very thick, roughly the consistency of pancake batter.
Step 7
Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and bake in an oven preheated to 355°F for about 40–50 minutes.
Step 8
Avoid opening the oven during baking. The cake should rise and turn golden. Check doneness with a wooden skewer inserted into the center; it should come out dry.
Step 9
Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool slightly. If desired, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate. The cake can also be used as a base for a layered cake and pairs well with sour cream frosting.
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