Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In medium heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water over raisins. Let stand until cooled. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves.
Step 2
In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in raisins and the soaking water by hand. Stir in flour mixture until just blended.
Step 3
Scrape into greased and parchment paper-lined 5 x 9-in. (13 x 23-cm) loaf pan. Smooth top.
Step 4
Bake 60 min. or until tester inserted into centre comes out clean. Set pan on rack to cool. Remove loaf from pan. Wrap and store at room temperature up to 2 days or wrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze up to 2 weeks.
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