West Virginia Jam Cake

• 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
• 12 cup chopped dates (optional)
• 1 cup dry coconut powder
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 12 cup sweet milk
• 12 cup butter or 12 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.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/west-virginia-jam-cake-65941 (may not work)