2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
2 c. raisins
2 tbsp. lard
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt

Boil this 5 minutes, then cool. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda (dissolved in hot water) and 3 cups flour. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.