2 c. sugar
2 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. cloves
3 1/2 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. pecans, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. cooking oil
2 c. blackberry jam
1 c. buttermilk

Mix first 6 ingredients together then add next 4 ingredients. Mix all at once and bake 1 1/2 hours in a well-greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees. Test with toothpick. Bake 10 minutes longer if not done. Cool up side down.

CARAMEL BUTTER FROSTING FOR JAM CAKE:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar

Melt butter, add brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stir 1 minute or until slightly thick. Cool slightly, add 1/4 cup milk, beat smooth. Beat in 3 1/4 cups sifted confectioners sugar until of spreading consistency. Double for jam cake.