1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 1/4 c. flour
1 c. milk
4 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt

Divide batter into 2 parts. Into one part put 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped nuts. Bake each part into 2 layers each at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

FILLING:

Juice of 2 lemons
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1 coconut, grated
2 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. cornstarch

Put all together except cornstarch. When the mixture begins to boil, add cornstarch that has been dissolved in 1/2 cup of cold water. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until the mixture drops in a lump from spoon. Cool and spread between layers and on top.