Ingredients

  • 1 c. dark seedless raisins
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 c. butter, at room temperature
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 c. raspberry or blackberry jam
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Soak raisins at least 2 hours in crushed pineapple with juice. Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans.
  • Line cake pans with waxed paper.
  • Heat oven to 350°.