2 c. light brown sugar
2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 pkg. raisins
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Place sugar, water, shortening, raisins, and spices in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until dissolved, then occasionally. Boil gently for 5 minutes; let cool.

When cool, add flour and soda sifted together and beat well. Bake in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan at 325 degrees for about 1 hour until toothpick thrust in center comes out clean. Frost with a white frosting. Serves about 20.