1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. cocoa
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix together and boil for 3 minutes; cool, then add: 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla

Bake in 2 (9") layer pans.