2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
4 tbsp. lard
1 pkg. raisins
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. lukewarm water
3 c. flour

In saucepan boil first seven ingredients for five minutes. Let cool. Add dissolved baking soda; then add flour. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours.