2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 c. water
2 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Cook everything, except flour and baking powder, until boiling. Remove from heat. Let cool. Add flour and baking powder. Bake in 10 inch tube pan, that has been greased and floured, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.