Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. butter (real)
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 2 c. blackberry jam
  • 1 c. mincemeat
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. cloves
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 c. cherry or strawberry preserves
  • 1/2 c. nuts
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour

Method

  • Beat yolks and sugars together.
  • Add butter and cream.
  • (Can use mixer.)
  • Add soda to buttermilk; mix into sugar mixture.
  • Add raisins, jam, mincemeat and preserves; mix well.
  • Put cinnamon, cocoa, cloves and nutmeg into flour.
  • Mix all these together; add nuts.
  • Beat egg whites and fold in last.