West Virginia Jam Cake This makes a magnificent cake-something to be proud to take to a reunion. Yield: one 9" cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup blueberry jam 3 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup chopped black walnuts 1 cup raisins 1 large apple, grated 1/2 cup chopped dates (optional) 1 cup ground coconut Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and beat well. Combine buttermilk and jam alternately with sifted flour and soda; beat well. Add nuts, fruits, and coconut; stir until well distributed through batter. Bake in 3 (9-inch) greased cake pans at 350 F for 30-40 minutes or until done. Filling: 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup sweet milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup chopped raisins 1 cup grated apples 1 cup grated coconut Maraschino cherries (optional) Mix sugar and flour together in saucepan; add milk and butter and cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and beat till thickened; add nuts, fruit, and coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake. Decorate with maraschino cherries, if desired. Note: If black walnuts are not available, use pecans or other nuts and add 1/2 teaspoon black walnut flavoring.   Back To Cakes and Bakery Delights Recipes Feel Free To Email Me Anytime Back To The Index Page