1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1 c. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
Chopped nuts (optional)

Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan and boil 10 minutes. Cool mixture 15 minutes and add remaining ingredients. Spread in a 15 x 10 inch lightly greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes (check for doneness). Glaze with thin powdered sugar frosting:

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter, melted
5 tbsp. hot coffee or water
1 tsp. vanilla