Poor Man's Cake



2 Cups sugar

2 Cups water

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

2/3 Cup lard

1/2 Cup nuts (I use finely chopped walnuts)

2 Cups raisins



Mix above ingredients together and boil for 3 min. Let cool then add

the following ingredients:



4 Cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. baking soda



Pour batter into greased 9" x 13" pan. Bake in slow oven (350

degrees) for 30 minutes.