Great-Grandma'S Sheepwagon Carrot Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1 1/3 c. water
1 tsp. butter
2 large carrots, finely grated
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

In medium saucepan mix first 8 ingredients.
Simmer over low heat 5 minutes.
Cover and set aside for 12 hours.
Next day add remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into 2 well-greased loaf pans or 1 tube pan.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 50 minutes.
Cool.
Sprinkle top with powdered sugar or top with a broiled frosting.