1 c. water
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts

Cook water and raisins together (simmer) about 10 minutes; cool. Add rest of ingredients and beat well. Bake in 9"x13" greased pan about 20 minutes. May be iced or sprinkled with powdered sugar.