War Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour an 8 x 4-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Place brown sugar, water, raisins, oleo, cinnamon and cloves in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Cook gently for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Let cool until mixture is warm to your finger.
7. 7
   Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
8. 8
   Add them to the cooled sugar mixture, beating until no drifts of flour are visible and batter is smooth.
9. 9
   Stir in walnuts.
10. 10
    Spread evenly in baking pan.
11. 11
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.
12. 12
    Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Turn onto rack to cool completely.