2 cups boiling water
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. butter

In a 9x9-inch baking pan put the above.

4 tsp. melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 325°F or use a steamer.

In a mixing bowl, beat melted butter, milk, salt, and vanilla together. Then add half the flour, part of the boiling water/brown sugar mixture, then flour, then the remaining ingredients, adding the raisins and nuts last.

Transfer to a well buttered baking dish, cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes in oven or steam in an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi for about 45-60 minutes, or until center has nearly set.