1/4 lb. butter
1 c. white sugar
3/4 c. whiskey
1 tsp. each allspice, nutmeg and cloves
3 1/2 c. flour, divided
1 1/2 lbs. candied pineapple (can use 4 lbs. dates, figs and mixed candied fruit)
6 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1 1/2 lbs. candied cherries
1 lb. golden raisins