Ingredients

1 C. sugar
1 C. lard
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon (or to taste)
2 C. raisins
1/4 tsp. allspice
Pinch of salt

Cooking Instructions

Boil together all ingredients. Add water just enough water to cover raisins. Boil until raisins are tender. Cool. Add 1 tsp. baking soda and enough unbleached flour to make a stiff batter. Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350 degrees). Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting. Walnuts may be added to batter just before baking.
 
 
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