Oatmeal Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter or oleo
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar or brown sugar or a mixture

Preparation

Combine oats and raisins.
Pour boiling water over oats and raisins; set aside.
Sift flour with baking soda and spices. Cream butter with sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat until blended.
Add flour mixture alternately with oats and raisins (not drained), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Blend well.
Turn into greased 8 x 12-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.