Christmas Jam Cake

Name: Christmas Jam Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 3 eggs, beaten together; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 2 c. blackberry jam; 2 scant c. buttermilk or clabber (clabber is best); 1 c. pecans or black walnuts (walnuts are best); 2 scant c. sugar; 2 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 c. raisins; 4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 c. cocoa; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten together
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. blackberry jam
2 scant c. buttermilk or clabber (clabber is best)
1 c. pecans or black walnuts (walnuts are best)
2 scant c. sugar
2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda

Directions

1

Sift together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and soda. Cream the shortening and sugar together.
2

Add beaten eggs. Alternately add the sifted ingredients and milk.
3

Then add jam, nuts and raisins.
4

Mix well and pour into greased, floured pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
5

Put pan of water in oven while cake is cooking.
6

When it is cold, pour 1 jigger of bourbon over each layer.
7

This can be stored in a tight container. It's moist, light and rich.