Low Cholesterol Cake
["1 c. raisins", "2 c. water", "1/4 c. canola or other oil", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan; set aside.", "Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Simmer raisins and water together for at least 5 minutes; drain.", "Measure liquid.", "Add enough water to bring liquid to 1 1/2 cups.", "Add the oil to liquid.", "Sift together the sugar, flour, spices and soda; mix well, then add raisins.", "Add the liquid and oil mixture, stirring quickly but thoroughly.", "If nuts are used, add them last.", "Pour into baking pan; bake until cake tests done (usually 30 to 35 minutes).", "Powdered sugar may be sprinkled over the top."]
["raisins", "water", "canola", "sugar", "flour", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "baking soda", "nuts"]