1 box raisins
2 1/2 c. hot water
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
Pinch salt
2 rounded tbsp. Crisco
2 c. brown sugar (dark)

Boil all together 10 minutes. When partly cool, add 1 teaspoon baking soda. When COLD add 2 1/2 cups flour. Bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees in greased and floured tube pan. Optional: Add 1 box citron and-or 1/2 pound chopped walnuts when you add flour.