Grandma's Christmas Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and cloves
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• BRANDY BUTTER SAUCE:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup brandy