2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 c. butter
1 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. plain flour
1 c. blackberry jam
1 c. watermelon rind preserves
1 c. nuts
1/2 c. black walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 c. dates (optional)
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift flour and baking powder together and add alternately with milk to butter mixture. Bake one layer. Then add fruit, nuts, spices and vanilla to remaining batter and bake in two layers.

FILLING:

2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
Juice of 2 oranges
1 tbsp. flour
1 coconut
Juice of 1 lemon

Boil until thick and creamy. Spread between layers and on top and sides, if enough.