1 c. brown sugar
1/2 lb. raisins
1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. allspice
2 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves

Cream sugar and butter, dissolve soda in milk, add sugar to mixture. Add dry ingredients and raisins; mix very well. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (layer pans).

ICING:

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sour cream

Mix and cook until soft ball is formed in cold water test. Cool and beat until creamy. Spread between layers and on sides and top of the cake.