Mama’s Preserves Cake

  • 1 c. Mama’s Preserves (any flavor) (click here to purchase preserves)
  • 2/3 c. butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. cloves (optional)
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • Large container Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour pan of choice (13×9 pan, bundt pan or angel food cake pan). Cream together Mama’s Preserves, butter and eggs. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cover top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with a few extra berries if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.

Note: Raspberry or Blackberry Preserves are best in this cake.