Raisin Nut Cake

by Roma

2/3 c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. molasses

2 eggs, beaten

1 c. sour milk

1 t. baking soda

2 1/2 c. flour

2 t. baking powder

1 1/2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. cloves

1/2 c. walnut kernels

1 1/2 c. raisins

Cream butter with brown sugar, then add molasses, eggs and sour milk in which has been dissolved the baking soda.  Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.  Add to this dry mixture, the raisins and coarsely chopped walnuts.  Then combine these dry ingredients with the first mixture and bake in 3 layers at 375ºF. for 25 minutes.  Frost with your favorite icing.

~Roma and Kay both remember this cake as most delicious!