2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
4 tbsp. lard
1 pkg. raisins
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. lukewarm water
3 c. flour

In saucepan, boil first 7 ingredients for 5 minutes. Let cool; add dissolved baking soda, then add flour. Pour into ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

Bake at 300°F for 1 1/4 hours.