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. baking 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. baking soda

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes and pour over cake while hot.