2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cover raisins with cold water and boil 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, beat well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients, add to mixture raisins and nuts. Pour into 13 c 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.