Missionary Cake

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup lard
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 2 cups raisins

Directions:

Put into pan and cook 3 minutes after it starts to boil. When cool stir in 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a little hot water. Add 2 cup flour and 1/2 cup nuts. Stir well. Bake at 375 degrees for 1/2 hour or until done in 8x8 inch greased and floured pan. Frost with a butter cream frosting.

By Robin