1 1/2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. water
2/3 c. butter
2 c. raisins
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix sugar and cocoa. Add water, butter, raisins, spices, and salt. Boil 4 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Sift together flour, baking powder, and soda. Add to raisins mixture and mix until well blended. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

While warm, pour confectioners sugar glaze on top.