Cake: Raisin Nut Cake

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/4 c. cocoa

2 1/2 c. water

2/3 c. margarine

2 c. raisins

2 tsp. cinnamon

3 1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. soda

1/2 c. walnuts

1/2 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix sugar and cocoa, add water, margarine, raisins and spices.  Boil for 4 minutes, then cool.  Sift flour, baking powder and soda.  Add to cooled raisin mixture; blend well.  Add walnuts.  Pour in 13x9x2-inch pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350.  I use black walnuts for this cake.

Mrs. Harvey (Ruth) Lehman

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church

1987