1 box raisins
2 c. sugar
3 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg
4 c. flour
1 tbsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring
1 c. chopped walnuts

Put raisins, sugar and boiling water on, boil for five minutes. Add a cup of shortening (1/2 pound). Remove from stove. When lukewarm, add a level tablespoon of baking soda, stir well and add remaining ingredients. Mix well and bake in well greased 10"x13"x2" pan in slow oven, 325 degrees for an hour or until well done. (Half raisins and half dates may be substituted.)