Jam Swirl Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar; add 3/4 cup of the flour and blend until mixture resembles crumbs; remove 2/3 cup for topping; reserve.
2. 2
   To the remaining crumb mixture add baking powder, salt, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs; beat until smooth Add remaining 1 1/4 cup flour alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition just until blended.
3. 3
   Spread batter in a greased 9-inch-square baking pan.
4. 4
   Drop teaspoonfuls of the berry preserves over the top of the batter; cut through the batter with a knife to marble the preserves through the cake.
5. 5
   Work reserved mixture between fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Sprinkle over the top of the batter.
7. 7
   Bake in a 375° oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.