Strawberry Ripple Coffee Cake

This is from a country cooking magazine i have had for years.

Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.

Add 3 / 4 cup of the flour.

Mix slowly just until mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Set aside 2 / 3 cup of the crumb mixture.

Add eggs , powder , salt , soda , cinnamon and nutmeg to remaining mixture in the bowl.

Beat until smooth.

Add the remaining 1 1 / 4 cups flour 1 / 2 cup at a time alternating with the buttermilk , beating until smooth after each addition.

Spread batter in a greased 9x9 square baking pan.

Drop jam by teaspoons onto the batter.

Pull knife through the batter to give it a marbled effect.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.

Bake in a preheated 350f degrees oven until wooden toothpick inserted in centre is withdwarn clean , 30-35 minutes.

Serve warm.

Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.

butter, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, buttermilk, strawberry jam