Raisin Cake

1 pk Raisins; 15 oz.
2 c Sugar
1 c Butter
2 c Boiling water
2 tb Soda
1/4 c Warm water
2 Egg; slightly beaten
4 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Allspice
2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Cloves
2 c Pecans; chopped, or walnuts

Combine raisins, sugar, butter, and boiling water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes. Allow to cool to lukewarm.

Dissolve soda in warm water; add to raisin mixture. (Mixture will foam.) Stir in eggs. Combine dry ingredietns; gradually add to raisin mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in pecans, if desired.

Spoon batter into a lighlty greased 10 inch Bundt pan or tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake tests done.

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