Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Unsalted butter 2 c Sugar 5 lg Eggs, beaten 3 c Flour plus 1 tbsp 1 1/2 ts Allspice 1 1/2 ts Cloves, ground 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/4 ts Salt

2. 2

   Add the eggs and combine well

3. 3

   Into a bowl, sift together 3 cups of flour, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and salt

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and baking soda

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches alternating with the buttermilk mixture

6. 6

   Beat well after each addition

7. 7

   In a bowl, toss together the raisins, pecans, and 1 Tbsp flour

8. 8

   Stir the mixture into the batter with the jam, stirring until well combined