2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. nuts
1 pt. pear preserves
1 box dates

Cream butter and sugar. Combine dry ingredients, add to cream mixture alternately with buttermilk. In large bowl mix raisins, chopped nuts and chopped dates with 1 cup flour. Add to cream mixture. Add pear preserves. Bake at 350 degrees until brown around edges. Makes 2 large layers.

ICING:

3 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. Pet milk

Boil until mixture begins to turn brown.