Ingredients
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1 c. raisins
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. butter, softened
4 eggs
1 c. blackberry jam
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
Caramel Icing (recipe below)
Preparation
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Soak raisins in pineapple overnight.
Sift dry ingredients; set aside.
In large bowl, cream butter.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Add jam and buttermilk; blend well.
Add dry ingredients; mix just until all ingredients are combined. Stir in raisins, pineapple and nuts.
Spread into two greased and floured 9-inch pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Cool completely and ice with Caramel Icing.
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