1 lb. raisins
2 c. cold water, boil 15 minutes
2 heaping tbsp. cold lard
2 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 level tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1/2 c. good, hot water

After boiling raisins in 2 cups cold water for 15 minutes, mix all ingredients. Can be made in a tube cake pan for better results. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour. Makes a very large cake!