Sally Parker's Boiled Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 cup lard
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit

Directions

1. Put the first 7 ingredients in large pot and let come to boil only.
2. Set aside to cool to lukewarm, then add:.
3. Mix well and put in greased and floured tube or bundt pan.
4. Bake at 325°F about one hour and ten minutes, or until well done.
5. Let cool some and then turn out on wire rack.