4 c. cold water
2 c. white or brown sugar
4 tbsp. lard (butter or Crisco may be used)
1 box raisins, seedless
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in a little warm water
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves

Cook raisins and water slowly for 15 minutes. Let cool. Add shortening and dissolved baking soda. Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add sugar to raisins; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 2 loaf cakes about 6 x 10 inches. Grease and flour pans.