This is from the Ladies Aid group 1942 Methodist Church International Falls Minnesota
Boiled Raisin Cake or Poor Man's Cake
2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup lard pinch of salt 1 cup raisins
2 cup hot water 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon
Boil 1 minute. Take off flame and add 2 tsp baking soda. Let cool and add 3 cups flour. Bake in moderate oven.
Great Grandma, Mrs. J. Valentine My mother used to add candied fruit during the holidays for a mock fruit cake. I believe it baked for about 1 hour. Hope this helps you.