Ingredients
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1 c. raisins
1 small can crushed pineapple
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 c. blackberry jam
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 lb. mixed candied fruits, chopped
1 c. chopped hickory nuts
1 tsp. soda
Preparation
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Soak raisins overnight in undrained crushed pineapple.
Cream butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in blackberry jam. Sift flour, soda and spices together, then add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Stir in pineapple mixture, mixed fruits and hickory nuts.
Pour into greased, waxed paper-lined 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 50 minutes.
Frost with caramel icing.
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