1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup raisins
1 cup liquid (from soaking raisins)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice or 1/4 tsp. cloves
1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour a rectangular loaf pan.

Boil raisins for 5 minutes in 1 3/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup rum (or may use all water). Remove from heat and soak for 15 minutes before baking.

Combine all dry ingredients. Add raisins and 1 cup of the soaking liquid (if some of the liquid has evaporated, add water to measure 1 cup).

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

May drizzle Confectioners Icing over top, if desired.

Submitted by: Belle