Sally Parker's Boiled Spice Cake

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sugar
 * 2 cups cold water
 * 1 cup lard
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 2 teaspoons ground cloves
 * 2 teaspoons cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 3 cups flour
 * 1 cup chopped nuts
 * 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit

Directions

 * 1) Put the first seven ingredients in large pot and let come to boil only.
 * 2) Set aside to cool to lukewarm, then add the next four.
 * 3) Mix well and put in greased and floured tube or bundt pan.
 * 4) Bake at 325°F about one hour and ten minutes, or until well done.
 * 5) Let cool some and then turn out on wire rack.