1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1 c. cold water
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 c. flour
1 c. black walnuts (optional)

Stew raisins in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into greased floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. This is low cholesterol cake!