Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sugar, raisins, hot water, oil, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil.
Continue cooking on a low boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.