2 c. water
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 c. chopped walnuts

Boil raisins, water, sugar and shortening 5 minutes. Cool. Add spices, baking soda, flour and mix well. Add chopped walnuts.

Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Test for doneness.

Cake should be wrapped in waxed paper for storing in refrigerator. Keeps quite well. The longer it is kept, the more moist it is.