Blackberry Jam Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
6 eggs
1 c. dates
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut (if desired)
1 c. seedless blackberry jam
1 1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. soda
3 c. flour
1 c. nuts
2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; add milk and dry ingredients.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add fruit.
Bake at 250\u00b0 until done.
Do not overcook.
Makes 3 layers.