1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. water
1 c. raisins or chopped dates
1/4 c. corn oil
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Combine brown sugar, water, raisins or dates, oil, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes and cool. Sift flour before measuring and place in a mixing bowl; blend with the baking powder. With a wooden spoon, stir in cooled mixture, mixing until blended. Turn into buttered and floured 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done, cool cake will sink slightly in center. Makes 16 servings. 184 calories each.