3 c. flour
2 sticks butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts

Mix flour, butter and sugars together until crumbly. Take out 3/4 cup; set aside. To mixture stir in nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and salt. Combine mixture with buttermilk, soda, eggs, raisins and nuts. Pour batter into three 8 or 9 inch pans. Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumb mixture on top of batter. You can add coconut, or wheat germ. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until done. Freezes and reheats well.