Categories: Cakes 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      1 c  Raisins                             1 c  Sugar 
      1 c  Nuts, Chopped (Optional)            1 ts Vanilla Extract 
      1 ts Soda                                1 ts Cloves 
      1 c  (Scant) Hot Water                   1 ts Cinnamon 
      1 c  Mayonnaise                          2 c  Unbleached Flour 
  
  Combine the raisins, nuts, soda and hot water and allow to soak for 10 
  minutes.  blend together the mayonnaise, sugar, vanilla extract, cloves and 
  cinnamon.  Fold this mixture alternately with the raisin mixture into the 
  flour.  Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan 
  and bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until 
  the cake tests done. 
   
  From The Farmers Almanac 1976