JIM'S BICENTENNIAL JAM CAKE 
2 1/4 c. self-rising flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. soft shortening
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. blackberry jam
1 c. sour cream
1 c. pecans
1 c. flake coconut
2 c. raisins

Mix together flour, sugar, and spices. Add shortening, eggs, milk, vanilla, jam, and sour cream. Mix well. Fold in pecans, raisins, and coconut. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan; bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool and top with Cream Cheese Icing.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Whip all ingredients together until smooth and spread on cool cake.

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