If you’re in the mood for a dessert that feels warm, nostalgic, and a little indulgent, this Woodford pudding cake is a great choice. Made with simple ingredients like butter, eggs, and blackberry jam, it bakes into a soft, spiced cake with a deep, comforting flavor. What really sets it apart is the homemade vanilla sauce, which adds a smooth, creamy finish to every bite. It’s the kind of dessert that feels perfect for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want something a little special without a complicated process.

Cake Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 cup blackberry jam

Vanilla Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1-1/2 cups sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Prepare:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Cream sugar and butter until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add buttermilk to egg mixture. Mix well.

Step 2: Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture. Blend in jam. Spoon into prepared pan.

Step 3: Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until firm. Cool slightly. Remove from Bundt pan. Serve warm with vanilla sauce.

Vanilla Sauce: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and cream. Mix well. Transfer to a double boiler and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.

NOTE: Can also be baked in miniature Bundt pans or an 8-cup shallow baking pan.

SERVES: 8

This Woodford pudding cake is proof that old-fashioned recipes still hold up. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for serving warm with that decadent vanilla sauce. Once you make it, you’ll understand why this classic dessert has stood the test of time.