2 c. brown sugar
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. raisins
2 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cocoa
1 c. blackberry jam
1 c. strawberry jam
1 c. chopped walnuts
6 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/2 c. sifted flour

Cream sugar, buttermilk and flour in large bowl. Add raisins, soda, cocoa, jams, walnuts and beat. Add spices and eggs, beating well. Pour into 2 or 3 (9 inch) greased iron skillet. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

SIMPLE CARAMEL FROSTING:

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter. Add brown sugar and milk and bring to a boil. Take off stove and cool. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy and smooth.