War Cake
["1 - 12 oz box raisins", "2 c water", "3/4 c brown sugar", "3/4 c white sugar", "1 Tbsp lard", "1 tsp cinnamon", "1 tsp baking soda", "1 tsp vanilla", "2 1/2 to 2 3/4 c flour", "chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Bring raisins, water, sugars, lard and cinnamon to a boil, turn heat down and boil for approximately 1 minute.", "Turn off and cool completely.", "Add baking soda, vanilla flour and nuts.", "Mix well.", "Bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13 cake pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean."]
["raisins", "water", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "lard", "cinnamon", "baking soda", "vanilla", "flour", "nuts"]