2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. hot water
1 pkg. raisins, washed (11 oz.)
1/2 tsp. cloves
Pinch of salt

Boil all this together for 5 minutes. When cool, add:

4 c. flour
2 tsp. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together. Bake in a tube pan at 375 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until done.