Raspberry Nut Butter Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl.
2. 2
   beat egg whites until stiff.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until thoroughly creamed.
5. 5
   Beat in egg yolks, then jam, vanilla, and rum.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
7. 7
   Beat into creamed mixture; then stir in nuts.
8. 8
   Stir about one-third of egg whites into batter to lighten it and then fold in the rest gently but thoroughly.
9. 9
   Turn batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
10. 10
    Bake cake in a 350F oven for 65 to 70 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick.
11. 11
    Transfer to a rack to cool.