Jam Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Soak raisins in pineapple juice and pineapple for several hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in jam.
6. 6
   Set aside.
7. 7
   Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
8. 8
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
9. 9
   Fold in fruit mixture and pecans.
10. 10
    Pour into paper-lined 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.
11. 11
    Bake for 50-55 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.
12. 12
    Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
13. 13
    Makes 12 servings.