Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. blackberry jam
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. nuts

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add beaten eggs and jam (beating until smooth).
  • Add soda to buttermilk and beat into mixture alternately with flour, mixed with spices.
  • Add raisins and nuts.
  • Bake at 350° in 3 well-greased 8-inch pans for 40 to 50 minutes.