3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
2/3 c. butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 tbsp. cocoa
3 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. blackberry jam or preserves
1 c. raisins or 1/2 c. nuts (if desired)

Mix together all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees.

CARAMEL ICING:

2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. white sugar
2/3 c. canned cream
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. white Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients in saucepan. Cook over low heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.