World War I Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. melted margarine
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. raisins or less
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Boil margarine, sugar, water, raisins and spices together for 3 to 4 minutes.
Cool.
Mix dry ingredients and add to the cooled mixture.
(Optional:
Add 2 eggs and 1 cup nuts or coconut.)