1 lb. raisins
3 c. water
3/4 c. melted shortening
2 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts
1 unbeaten egg

Boil raisins in water for 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients to cooled raisin/water mixture. Mix well. Bake in greased tube pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.