1 c. molasses
1 c. raisins
1 scant tsp. salt
1 c. warm water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg

Place molasses and water together, add soda and stir well. Add the salt, flour and baking powder. Last of all, add well-beaten egg. Add raisins. Steam 2 hours. Serve with sugar sauce.

SUGAR SAUCE:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (1/4 lb. or 1 quarter)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk to the sugar and butter. Then add stiffly beaten egg whites. Serve over black pudding.