Blackberry Jam Cake

[nverland]

Blackberry Jam Cake

1 cup butter
6 eggs
2 cup sugar
3 cup flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cup blackberry jam (not jelly)

Beat egg yolks and whites separately. Set aside. Cream butter, sugar, then add flour. Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to mixture. Add egg yolks, spices and jam. Mix well. Fold in egg whites. Bake in 4-8 inch pans at 350 degrees until top springs back, or toothpick comes out clean. (About 40 minutes).

Frosting

2 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup light cream
1 1/2 cup nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Boil sugar, cream, and vanilla until thick. Add nuts and vanilla. Spread between layers and on top of cool cake.

*this recipe is over 150 years old. It’s one of my favorite cakes to make.