2 1/2 cups of buttermilk
2 cups of sugar
5 cups of flour
2 sticks of butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons baking soda
Dash of salt
1 (16-ounce box) of brown raisins
1 (16-ounce) box of golden raisins
1/2 cup whiskey, optional
Optional- pour 1/2 cup of whiskey over cake immediately after removing from oven. Cake is best when cut after a few days.