2 c  White sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Cloves
1 ts Nutmeg
2 tb Shortening
1 lb Seeded raisins
2 c  Cold water
--ADD--
3 c  Flour
1 ts Soda
Pinch salt
1 ts Vanilla
Cherries and nuts
Mixed dried peel (optional)

Boil and stir for 5 minutes the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg,
shortening, raisins and water. Let cool and then add the remaining
ingredients. Next pour into large well greased and floured tube pan. Bake
at 375* for 1 1/2 hours.