2 c. water
1 (15 oz.) box raisins
1/4 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tbsp. baking soda mixed in 1 c. hot water
4 c. flour (sift 3 times)

Boil water and raisins for 10 minutes; remove. Add butter, sugar, cold water, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and mix. Then add the soda and water mixture and mix. Then the flour and continue mixing. Turn into greased pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees in a preheated oven. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.