1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. preserves
3 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 beaten eggs
2/3 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. walnuts
1 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 c. blackberry jam

Cream shortening, sugar and orange rind thoroughly. Add beaten eggs; add flour sifted with dry ingredients, alternating with liquids, beating well. Add raisins, nuts, jam and preserves. Pour in two layer pans. Bake in oven 350 degrees about 45 minutes to an hour. Ice with Caramel Icing.

CARAMEL ICING:

3 c. white sugar
1 pt. cream
1 c. butter

Take out 4-5 tbsp. sugar and caramelize. When remaining sugar, cream and butter have reached a boil, add caramelized sugar slowly, beating constantly. Cook to soft ball stage; let set until almost cool, beat and spread.