1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. water
1 cube of butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
Dates if desired

Put all of the above ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cool. Add 2 cups of flour sifted with 1 teaspoon soda. Bake in large flat pan, 12 x 15 inch at 350 degrees until done.

Broiled Frosting: 1-1 1/2 cups of brown sugar, 1/4 cup soft butter, 1/2 cup coconut if desired and cream or canned milk to spread easily. Put under broiler until browned.