Traditional Jam Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or two 9-inch pans.
2. 2
   Start oven at 325° for tube pan or 350° for layer pans.
3. 3
   Combine butter and sugar; beat at high speed until creamy and smooth.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
5. 5
   Remove beaters and stir in jam, then sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
6. 6
   Stir in raisins and nuts.
7. 7
   Put in prepared pans.
8. 8
   In tube pan, bake 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   In layer pans, bake about 35 minutes.
10. 10
    Test near center with toothpick; if it comes out clean, remove from oven.
11. 11
    Cool. Frost with caramel or cream cheese frosting.