INGREDIENTS

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 for the Kentucky Christmas Cake

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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