Good-Cooking - Mayonnaise Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 scant cup hot water
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups unbleached flour