1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves

Mix the above ingredients together and let cook for 3 minutes. Let stand until cool, then add:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda stirred out in boiling water
1/2 c. applesauce

Bake in moderate oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.