1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. warm water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Boil together for 3 minutes dark brown sugar, water, raisins, shortening, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Let cool. Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to cooled mixture. Sift together flour and baking powder into the liquid mixture and stir until blended together with no flour shows.

Pour mixture in 8x2 inch square or 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake 30 minutes or until cake springs back to the touch in preheated 350 degree oven.