Fresh Blackberry Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cook blackberries and mash up.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar with mixer.
3. 3
   Add other ingredients and mix by hand.
4. 4
   Add berries and alternate with flour that has been sifted with all spices and soda.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating slightly.
6. 6
   Pour into tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Can use cream frosting or sour cream icing.