2 c. water
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. raisins
3 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts, chopped (pecans)
1 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking soda

TOPPING (if desired) :

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
1 c. coconut

Boil water, brown sugar, shortening and spices for 3 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in dry ingredients, pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake on 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

Cook topping 2 minutes. Spread on cake while cake is warm.