STEFEN'S JAM CAKE FROM CHRISTMAS

4 Cups Flour
6 Eggs, seperated
1 Cup Butter
2 Teaspoons Baking SOda
1/2 Cup Crisco
2 Cups Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Allspice
1 Cup Buttermilk
2 Cups Blackberry Jam
1 Cup Strawberry Jam
1 Cup Pineapple Jam or crushed pineapples
11/2 Cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
In a medium bowl mix all ings. as listed, using egg yolks first. Mix well and then fold in the egg whites. Spray 4 round pans. Or can use a bunt pan. Bake at 350. Makes 4 or 5 layers.
Buttermilk Frosting:

11/2 Cups Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Stick Butter
1/2 Cup Buttermilk

Cook to soft ball stage. Beat until thick enough to spread. You can not use the pineapple and instead use two cups of the strawberry jam.