Favorite Raisin Cake
["1 box raisins (15 oz. size)", "4 c. water", "1/2 lb. or 2 sticks butter or margarine", "3 1/2 c. flour", "2 c. sugar", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 eggs, well beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. walnuts (black walnuts are especially good)"]
["Place water and raisins in a saucepan over medium heat.", "Bring to a boil and boil for ten minutes.", "Remove from heat and add butter.", "Cool completely."]
["raisins", "water", "butter", "flour", "sugar", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "cloves", "allspice", "salt", "eggs", "vanilla", "walnuts"]