2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. Crisco
2 c. water
2 c. sultana raisins
2 c. seedless raisins
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
3 tbsp. warm water

Place Crisco, sugar, water, raisins, salt and spices in pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Cool. When cold, add flour, baking powder, and soda dissolved in warm water. Then add nutmeats. Mix and place into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a slow oven 1 1/2 hours.

This cake is well kept wrapped in a wine cloth for many weeks.