Queen's Spice Cake

Spice Cookbook
Stir together:
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Stir in 1 cup raisins

Mix 1/2 lb butter with 3/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
Add 1 1/2 cups sugar gradually
Beat until fluffy
Add 3 large eggs one at a time,beat well after each addition

Mix 1/2 cup milk w/ 1/3 cup OJ or brandy or wine

Add flour mix and milk mix to butter mix alternatively.

Bake in well-buttered 9 x 3 1/2 in tube pan at 350 for 1 1/4 hours

Can be glazed but I never do that. I like it with a dollop of whipped cream,maybe also with a smear of Nutella