Delicious Boiled Raisin Cake II Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)