1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar and add one egg at a time beating well after each one. Sift dry ingredients together and combine the two mixtures, flour, raisins and nuts, add to above mixture. Pour into layer pans. Bake in 300 degree oven about 1 hour or until cake leaves sides of pan.

JAPANESE FRUIT CAKE FILLING:

2 boxes frozen coconut
2 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 lemons, grated rind & juice
1 1/2 c. hot water

Combine all ingredients and cook until thick. Cool slightly and put between layers of fruit cake.