1 c. cooking oil 3 eggs, beaten 2 c. self-rising flour 1 1/2 c. white sugar 1 c. strawberry jam 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. soda 1 c. buttermilk Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Be sure to use a large pan; the cake will boil over in a smaller pan. TOPPING: 1/2 c. buttermilk 1 c. sugar 1 tbsp. white syrup 1 tsp. butter 1/2 tsp. soda Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes and pour over cake while hot. |