2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
1 tsp. butter
1 box raisins
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in hot water

Mix together first 7 ingredients in large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, and set aside to cool.

When the mixture is cold, add the flour and soda. Mix well.

Bake in a greased tube pan for 1 hour at 350 to 375 degrees.

When cool, wrap in Saran Wrap. Tastes better in a few days.