Name: Jam Cake
Yield: 3 layers
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup berry jam; 3 cups flour, sifted; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 cup nuts, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup coconut, ground; 1 large apple, grated; dates, chopped (optional); 2 cups sugar; 2 tsp. flour; 1½ cups sweet milk; 1 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup nuts, chopped; 1 cup raisins, chopped; 1 cup coconut, grated; 1 cup apple, grated; maraschino cherries, for decorating (optional)

Method

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Step 1: Cream the sugar and shortening; add the eggs and beat well.
Step 2: Combine the buttermilk and jam.
Step 3: Add the buttermilk mixture alternately with the sifted flour and soda; beat well.
Step 4: Add the nuts, fruits and coconut; stir until well distributed through the batter.
Step 5: Bake in three 9-inch layer pans for 30–40 minutes at 350°F.
Step 6: For the filling, mix the sugar and flour; add the milk and butter and cook until thick, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Remove from heat and add the nuts, fruit and coconut.
Step 8: Spread between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.

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Decorate with maraschino cherries if desired.

Jam Cake

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