2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. raisins
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 or 2 c. chopped walnuts

Boil raisins, water, sugar and shortening for 5 minutes; cool. Add spices, soda, flour and mix well. Add chopped walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Need no icing.