Ingredients

1 Cup raisins
1 Cup cold water
1 1/2 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon lard
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Teaspoon cloves
1 Teaspoon baking soda
2 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Boil raisins, water, brown sugar, lard, cinnamon and cloves for 3 minutes. Let stand and cool. add baking soda dissolved in a little water. Mix in the flour and baking powder. Pour into greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until cake tests done.