Mama'S Jam Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and gradually add sugar.
2. 2
   Cream until the mixture is fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks and jam to this mixture and beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Sift flour and measure.
5. 5
   Take out about 1/2 cup to use to dredge raisins.
6. 6
   Sift remaining flour with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
7. 7
   Add soda to buttermilk.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk and soda.
9. 9
   Mix in flavored raisins, and lastly, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
10. 10
    Reserve 2 tablespoons for the filling.
11. 11
    Divide the remaining batter into two 9-inch cake pans which have been lightly greased in the bottom and wax paper lined.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.