3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening or butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. blackberry jam

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 3 (8 inch) pan bottoms with wax paper. Grease. Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until creamy and smooth. Add eggs, beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Stir in jam. Pour into greased pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool on rack 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pans, remove paper. Place on large plate. Cover with sauce icing.

SAUCE ICING:

1 c. sugar
3 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten

Boil together sugar and milk in saucepan until it becomes thick and coats spoon. Remove from heat. Add beaten eggs and stir until cool. Put generously between layers and top allowing time for them to absorb the sauce. Stir while cooking to avoid scorching.