1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Add water to raisins and boil 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add shortening. Let cool, mix sugar, flour, soda and spices together. Add raisin mixture and beat. Then add eggs and beat. Pour in a 10 x 15 inch pan and bake about 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Frost with boiled brown sugar frosting.

BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:

2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. cream

Boil to soft ball stage.