2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. nuts meats, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. mace
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream sugar, butter, add eggs one at a time. Add soda, buttermilk, and flour. Mix well, then take out 2 layers of your batter (1/2 of the mixture) then add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon mace, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup nuts, and fill two more pans.

ICING:

2 boxes or cans coconut
1 1/2 c. hot water
2 lemons, grated rind and juice
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. sugar

Cook until begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Spread between layers.