Blackberry Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. blackberries, drained and crushed
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and beaten egg yolks.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk; dredge berries and nuts in flour.
Add spices. Beat in egg whites and mix all together.
Makes 3 (9-inch) layers. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.