Aunt Jessie’s Spice Cake

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

½ pound raisins

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cloves

1 cup oil

3 ½ cups flour

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

chopped nuts

Combine first six ingredients, bring to a boil and cool well.

Combine flour, salt, and soda.  Add to first mixture.  Stir but do not beat.  Add chopped nuts. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.