Low Cholesterol Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1/4 c. canola or other oil
1 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan; set aside.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Simmer raisins and water together for at least 5 minutes; drain.
Measure liquid.
Add enough water to bring liquid to 1 1/2 cups.
Add the oil to liquid.
Sift together the sugar, flour, spices and soda; mix well, then add raisins.
Add the liquid and oil mixture, stirring quickly but thoroughly.
If nuts are used, add them last.
Pour into baking pan; bake until cake tests done (usually 30 to 35 minutes).
Powdered sugar may be sprinkled over the top.