2 c. raisins
2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. hot water
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. mace or nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. milk

Boil 2 cups of water, shortening, sugar, raisins, salt and spice for 3 minutes. Cool and sift in flour, then add baking powder and soda mixed in the 2 tablespoons of milk. Fold in nuts. Pour into loaf pan or two 9 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees.