1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. water

Cook raisins in water. COOL. Drain and save liquid.

Cream:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. dry milk powder
4 tsp. oil

Add and beat well:

3 med. bananas, mashed
3/4 c. raisin liquid
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring

Combine, add to butter mixture, and beat again:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

ADD AND BEAT AGAIN:

4 egg whites, beaten

ADD AND STIR:

Raisins, set aside
1/3 c. nuts, chopped

Bake in greased 9 x 10 inch baking pan about 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees, or to lightly brown and tested done. Cover with aluminum foil for the first 20 minutes.