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Jam Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Collins PHOTO BY: foodaholic

"This is a traditional Kentucky Christmas Cake. I like it better than fruit cake and the pecans may be soaked in bourbon several days before the cake is made."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 inch tube pan and set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs separately, beating well after each.
  3. Sift together soda and flour; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Mix well.
  4. Add jam, pecans, coconut and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared pan. Bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by SMITHANNWESSON
This is very similar to a recipe that has been handed down in my family for over 100 years. If... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by AHENDRIX
I just wish there was a recipe for the icing as well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by foodaholic
soaked raisins and nuts in whisky (I keep a tub of whiskey soaked raisins in the pantry all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by JANI03
I was so disappointed, though the cake baked perfectly and looked so good it was far too sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by momomoo91
i love this recipe. I recently learned how to make it from my grandma who is form Kentucky.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by libbybelle1023
he cake was delicious ,but no matter what pan I used it wouldn't stop sticking. Any suggestions? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Mom to Lena and Aiden
Excellent. I added a little extra coconut and also added some walnuts. Made a glaze to... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Jam Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 366

  • Total Fat: 15.8g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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