1 c. brown sugar
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
2 c. seeded raisins
1/3 c. lard
1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch salt

Put into a sauce pan and boil together 3 minutes; when cool, add 1 level teaspoon baking soda dissolved in a little warm water. Then beat in 2 cups flour which has been sifted 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Bake in low oven about 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. If desired 1/2 cup nut meats may be added.

This egg - less, butter - less, milk - less cake recipe is not to be given away but sold for 10 cents, for some church fund.