1/2 c. raisins or dates
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sugar
1 c. nuts

Boil raisins or dates in water for 5 minutes. Sift flour, cinnamon, cloves and soda together. Mix mayonnaise and sugar together. Add warm raisin mixture to mayonnaise and sugar. Add dry ingredients (flour, etc.). Add 1 cup nuts and 1 tsp. vanilla. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes for cupcakes. Loaf cake bake for 35 to 40 minutes.