1/2 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. Crisco

Simmer, low heat for 20 minutes.

1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. nuts

Grease and flour cake pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes at 350 degrees.

ICING:

Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Water