Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1 lb. raisins or a little less
2 c. hot water
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sugar with raisins, hot water, vegetable oil, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil. Continue cooking at a low boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from fire and cool completely.