1 c. shortening
4 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour, sifted 3 times
2 c. blackberry jam
1 tsp. each nutmeg, cloves, allspice & cinnamon
6 tsp. cocoa
1/2 c. brewed coffee

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks slowly. Beat. Add buttermilk, soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add flour and jam. Beat again. Add spices. Add cocoa and coffee.

Pour into two 9 inch floured pans. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Frost when cool.

FROSTING:

3 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. milk or cream

Mix together and cook until soft boiled stage. Add 10 marshmallows and beat. Spread over cooled cake.