Ingredients:

1 large box raisins
1 c chopped nuts
2 c cold water
1 c Crisco
2 c sugar
4 c flour
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1 tsp. Cloves
1 tsp. Allspice
2 tsp. Salt

Directions:

Combine flour, soda and salt in large bowl.  Set aside in 2-quart Saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and cook 10 min. Over medium heat.  Remove from heat and add one additional cup of cold water.  Let cool until luke warm.  Add this mixture to flour mixture gradually blending until thoroughly mixed.  Place in lightly greased 10-inch tube pan.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tooth pick inserted comes out clear.

Submitted by  Thelma Kirby