2 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Put first 10 ingredients in a 4-quart kettle. Boil 4 minutes. Cool 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 20 people.