Saul's Spice Cake

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raisins, sugar, cinnamon and water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

Stir in the butter; set aside to cool.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cloves and salt.

Add flour mixture to cooled sugar-water mixture and mix well.

Turn batter into lightly greased tube pan and bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tester comes out clean.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.