Jam Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 c. milk
4 eggs, well beaten
2 tsp. allspice
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts (walnuts best)
1 c. blackberry jam

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Sift flour, measure and sift with the spices and cocoa.
Add nuts, raisins and jam.
Cream shortening and sugar; add well beaten eggs.
Add flour mixture alternately with the milk.
Bake in a moderate 350\u00b0 oven.
Makes 3 layers. Frost with your favorite frosting.