Boil in large pan covered for 15 minutes:

2 cups each sugar, raisins, water

1 cup oil, shortening, or lard.

Cool above mixture. Add to cooled mixture:

3 cups flour

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp allspice

1 cup chopped nuts

If necessary add more flour to make a stiff batter. Bake at 325◦ for 35 minutes or until done.