Great-Grandma'S Sheepwagon Carrot Cake
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. raisins", "1 1/3 c. water", "1 tsp. butter", "2 large carrots, finely grated", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. chopped nuts", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. baking powder"]
["In medium saucepan mix first 8 ingredients.", "Simmer over low heat 5 minutes.", "Cover and set aside for 12 hours.", "Next day add remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into 2 well-greased loaf pans or 1 tube pan.", "Bake at 275\u00b0 for 50 minutes.", "Cool.", "Sprinkle top with powdered sugar or top with a broiled frosting."]
["sugar", "raisins", "water", "butter", "carrots", "cinnamon", "ground cloves", "nutmeg", "nuts", "flour", "salt", "soda", "baking powder"]