2oz (50g) butter
8oz (225g) castor sugar
2 eggs
1 t baking soda
125 ml water, cold
1lb 4oz (575g) flour
4oz (125g) golden syrup
8oz (225g) raisins
Pinch of cinnamon, ground cloves & nutmeg
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in cold water and add with remaining ingredients. Beat thoroughly for a few minutes. Turn into well greased cake tin and bake at 180C for 55 minutes.
Source: The Victorian Kitchen Book of Cakes and Cookies, page 27