SUGAR MIXTURE:

2 c. white sugar
1 c. butter or Crisco
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. blackberry jam
3 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine in a bowl.

DRY MIXTURE:

4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves

Sift together. After dry ingredients have been sifted together, add 2 cups chopped nuts and 2 cups raisins. Mix well and add to the sugar mixture. Put in a large tube cake mold lined with well-greased brown paper in bottom. Bake at 250 to 300 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve plain or with caramel icing.