World War I Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 Tbsp. oil
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 Tbsp. hot water

Preparation

Boil together 5 minutes the first 7 ingredients.
After mixture begins to bubble, set aside to get cold.
Add flour and soda, dissolved in water.
Mix well.
Bake in greased tube pan 45 minutes at 350\u00b0.