2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cloves, ground
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. buttermilk
3 eggs
2 c. blackberry jam

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, soda, cloves and cinnamon. Add shortening, brown sugar and buttermilk. Mix until all ingredients are moist. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more. Add jam and beat until well mixed.

Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 9-inch pans at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost with caramel glaze or butter cream.