Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. blackberry jam
  • 1 Tbsp. allspice
  • 1 c. black walnut pieces or other nuts
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 1/2 c. flake coconut

Method

  • In large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat until creamy. Mix flour and soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Add buttermilk, jam and allspice.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in walnuts, raisins and coconut.
  • Pour into lightly greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in preheated 325° oven. Cool 15 minutes in pan.
  • Loosen cake and invert onto cooling rack. Serves 12 to 16.