2 c. brown sugar
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. (rounded) shortening
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 c. warm water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Boil together first 7 ingredients for 5 minutes and cool. Dissolve soda in water and add to boiled mixture along with flour and baking powder. Bake at 350 degrees until done. NOTE: No eggs and very little shortening.