The is from my mom's recipe box with a note that it's from her mom.
1 cup sugar
1/2 t. cloves
1 t. nutmeg
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
Boil together 4 minutes then cool, add
1 t. soda
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup nuts
Mix together. Bake 30-35 min. 350. Ice with thin icing while warm.