Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 2 c. cake flour, sifted
  • 1 c. blackberry jam
  • 3 Tbsp. sour milk
  • 1/2 c. raisins, chop in flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Cream butter; add brown sugar gradually.
  • Cream until light and fluffy.
  • The hand is best for this job.
  • Beat egg yolks and add to mixture.
  • Sift together soda, salt, spices and flour. Combine jam and sour milk.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients and jam mixture alternately to creamed mixture.
  • Beat egg whites stiff and fold in.
  • Divide batter between two 8-inch layers.
  • Bake at 375° for about 25 minutes.
  • Use caramel icing.