Raspberry Rose Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease and flour pan well.
3. 3
   In large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter and mix well.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one.
5. 5
   Add remaining ingredients except jam and mix well, scraping bowl occasionally.
6. 6
   Fill individual cups 2/3 full.
7. 7
   Spoon half the jam (this recipe makes 2 batches) on top of the batter, dividing evenly between the cups.
8. 8
   Gently swirl jam into the top of the batter, using the tip of a knife.
9. 9
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool 10 minutes in pan; turn out and continue to cool.
10. 10
    Bake second batch.
11. 11
    Dust with powdered sugar if desired.