2 c. raisins
3 c. water
1 lg. tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt

Boil raisins in water 20 minutes. Cool. Add soda to above. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and raisin mixture. Add flour and spices. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Frost with boiled brown sugar icing.