"I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her Jam Cake recipe as a very young girl. Through the years she made improvements, such as soaking the raisins in crushed pineapple. This cake is a favorite at our annual family reunions and at Christmastime. —Mrs. Eddie Robinson, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup raisins
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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 jar (12 ounces) blackberry jam or 1 cup homemade blackberry jam
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup chopped pecans
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CARAMEL ICING:
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1 cup butter, cubed
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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3-1/2 to 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar