West Virginia Jam Cake Recipe

Name: West Virginia Jam Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup blueberry jam; 3 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup chopped black walnut; 1 cup raisins; 1 large apple, grated; ½ cup chopped dates (optional); 1 cup dry coconut powder; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; ½ cup sweet milk; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 1 cup chopped nuts; 1 cup chopped raisins; 1 cup grated apple; 1 cup grated coconut; maraschino cherry (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup blueberry jam
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped black walnut
1 cup raisins
1 large apple, grated
½ cup chopped dates (optional)
1 cup dry coconut powder
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ cup sweet milk
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped raisins
1 cup grated apple
1 cup grated coconut
maraschino cherry (optional)

1
Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and beat well.
2
Combine buttermilk and jam alternately with sifted flour and soda; beat well.
3
Add nuts, fruits, and coconut; stir until well distributed through batter.
4
Bake in 3 (9-inch) greased cake pans at 350 F for 30-40 minutes or until done.
5
Mix sugar and flour together in saucepan; add milk and butter and cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat and beat till thickened; add nuts, fruit, and coconut.
7
Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.
8
Decorate with maraschino cherries, if desired.
9
Note: If black walnuts are not available, use pecans or other nuts and add 1/2 teaspoon black walnut flavoring.

2336

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

306

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup shortening, 3 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, West Virginia Jam Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

West Virginia Jam Cake

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