Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raisins
3 c. cold water
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter or lard
1/2 c. cocoa (fill with hot water)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves or allspice
2 tsp. soda
5 c. flour (self-rising)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients in a saucepan.
Let boil 5 minutes, then partially cool.
Mix in remaining ingredients.
Bake until sides leave pan.
Don't overbake.
Makes a large cake.
Add frosting.