1 box raisins
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 c. water
3 c. flour
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped black walnuts

Combine raisins, shortening, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand about 10 minutes. Add the flour and nuts; mix. Bake in 9x13 pan at 350 degrees until done (about 40 minutes or longer).