1 c. butter
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sweet milk

Cream butter and sugar together. Add the unbeaten eggs and beat well; add the sifted flour, baking powder, salt and milk alternately. Bake 2 layers of this plain, and to the rest of the batter add: 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. raisins 1 tsp. allspice

Put this layer in the middle. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FILLING FOR JAPANESE FRUIT CAKE:

Rind & juice of 2 lemons
1 grated coconut, fresh
2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. cornstarch

Boil 15 minutes and spread between layers.