15 oz. box raisins
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
Nutmeg
Cloves
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1/2 c. walnuts, optional

Cook box of raisins in 2 cups water for 15 minutes on medium heat. Then add 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix well. Combine spices, salt and soda in 4 cups flour and sift in mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Bake in greased and floured large tube pan for 45 minutes or until done at 350 degrees.