Aunt Jane'S Boiled Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lard*
1 c. sugar
1 lb. large raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. water
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Boil together lard, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and 2 cups water for 15 minutes.
Remove from stove and allow to cool.