1 c. water
2 c. seeded raisins
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. all-spice
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

In a saucepan, combine first 8 ingredients and boil for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Add flour, mixed with baking powder and soda. Stir or beat the batter until smooth. Add chopped nuts.

For a more fruity cake, figs, dates and citron can be added. Bake in a greased tube pan for 1 hour or more. Moderate oven. Spread non-dairy Cool Whip on top or eat plain.