Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup strawberry jam FOR THE PINEAPPLE FILLING: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 pound (about 4 cups) confectioners sugar 1 to 3 tablespoons milk Additional nuts for garnish, optional

Description

TO PREPARE THE CAKE: Preheat Oven To 350 Degrees. Grease And Flour Three 9-inch Round Cake Pans (or Butter The Pans, Line The Bottoms With Parchment Paper And Butter Again). In A Small Bowl, Sift Together The Flour, Baking Soda, Cloves, Allspice And Cinna

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