1 3/4 c. water
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 egg

Put water and raisins in saucepan and boil for 5 minutes. Do not drain water. Add butter and sugar; set aside until lukewarm. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add raisin mixture to dry ingredients. Add egg to mixture and pour into 9-inch floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.