Blackberry Jam Cake(Yields 16 Servings)  
["1 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 c. butter, softened", "1 c. packed brown sugar", "4 eggs", "1 tsp. soda", "3 Tbsp. buttermilk", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. allspice", "2 c. blackberry jam", "1 c. applesauce", "1 c. chopped pecans"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "You will need three 9-inch round pans. Bring raisins and water to a boil in saucepan.", "Let stand until cool; drain.", "Cream butter and brown sugar in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.", "Blend in eggs.", "Add mixture of soda and buttermilk; mix well. Add sifted flour and spices; mix well.", "Stir in jam, applesauce, raisins and pecans.", "Pour into greased and floured cake pans.", "Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done.", "Remove to wire rack to cool.", "Spread Caramel Frosting between layers and over top and side of cake."]
["raisins", "water", "butter", "brown sugar", "eggs", "soda", "buttermilk", "flour", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "allspice", "blackberry jam", "applesauce", "pecans"]