Name: Raisin Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup margarine or lard; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cup cold water; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup nuts, optional; 2 cup flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp soda, dissolved in water

Raisin Cake

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup margarine or lard
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup cold water
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup nuts, optional
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda, dissolved in water

Instructions

Boil raisins, margarine, sugar, water, spices, salt, and nuts for 5 minutes; let cool. Add flour, baking powder and soda to pan; beat with beaters until well mixed. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Note: This recipe may be doubled satisfactorily.